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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C85A7 — Slate
#6C85A7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 215° 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 #6C85A7
- f5f7f9
- d8dfe8
- bbc6d6
- 9daec4
- 8095b3
- 637da1
- 506685
- 3e5068
- 2d394b
- 1b232d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #6C85A7
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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#6C85A7 FAQ
What color is #6C85A7?
#6C85A7 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 215 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C85A7?
#6C85A7 is rgb(108, 133, 167) in RGB, hsl(215, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 20%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C85A7?
White text on this background reaches 3.78:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.55:1.
What colors go well with #6C85A7?
Its direct complement is #A78F6C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7716C and #A2A76C gives you contrast without the vibration.