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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6D85E3 — Slate Blue
#6D85E3 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 #6D85E3
- f2f4fd
- cbd3f5
- a3b2ee
- 7c91e6
- 5470df
- 2d4fd7
- 223fb3
- 1b318c
- 132364
- 0c153d
- 040815
Color schemes using #6D85E3
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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#6D85E3 FAQ
What color is #6D85E3?
#6D85E3 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 68% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6D85E3?
#6D85E3 is rgb(109, 133, 227) in RGB, hsl(228, 68%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 41%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D85E3?
White text on this background reaches 3.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.11:1.
What colors go well with #6D85E3?
Its direct complement is #E3CC6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E3916D and #C0E36D gives you contrast without the vibration.