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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C85EA — Slate Blue
#6C85EA is a light saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #6C85EA
- f2f4fd
- c9d2f7
- a0b0f1
- 768eeb
- 4d6ce6
- 244ae0
- 1b3bbb
- 152e91
- 0f2168
- 09143f
- 030716
Color schemes using #6C85EA
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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#6C85EA FAQ
What color is #6C85EA?
#6C85EA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 75% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6C85EA?
#6C85EA is rgb(108, 133, 234) in RGB, hsl(228, 75%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 43%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C85EA?
White text on this background reaches 3.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.18:1.
What colors go well with #6C85EA?
Its direct complement is #EAD16C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EA926C and #C4EA6C gives you contrast without the vibration.