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#6D78CA — Slate Blue
#6D78CA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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 #6D78CA
- f4f5fb
- d1d5ef
- afb5e2
- 8c95d6
- 6a75c9
- 4755bd
- 38449d
- 2c357a
- 202658
- 131735
- 070813
Color schemes using #6D78CA
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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#6D78CA FAQ
What color is #6D78CA?
#6D78CA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 47% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6D78CA?
#6D78CA is rgb(109, 120, 202) in RGB, hsl(233, 47%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 41%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D78CA?
White text on this background reaches 4.05:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.19:1.
What colors go well with #6D78CA?
Its direct complement is #CABF6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA916D and #A6CA6D gives you contrast without the vibration.