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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C859A — Slate
#6C859A is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 207° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #6C859A
- f6f7f9
- dae0e6
- bec9d3
- a2b2c0
- 869bad
- 6a849a
- 566d7f
- 435563
- 303d47
- 1d252b
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #6C859A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#6C859A FAQ
What color is #6C859A?
#6C859A is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 19% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C859A?
#6C859A is rgb(108, 133, 154) in RGB, hsl(207, 19%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 14%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C859A?
White text on this background reaches 3.85:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.46:1.
What colors go well with #6C859A?
Its direct complement is #9A806A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9A6A6D and #9A976A gives you contrast without the vibration.