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#6E4CEB — Slate Blue
#6E4CEB is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #6E4CEB
- f4f1fd
- d2c7f9
- b09df4
- 8e73ef
- 6c48eb
- 491ee6
- 3a15c0
- 2d1196
- 210c6b
- 140741
- 070317
Color schemes using #6E4CEB
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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#6E4CEB FAQ
What color is #6E4CEB?
#6E4CEB is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 80% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6E4CEB?
#6E4CEB is rgb(110, 76, 235) in RGB, hsl(253, 80%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 68%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E4CEB?
White text on this background reaches 5.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.9:1.
What colors go well with #6E4CEB?
Its direct complement is #C9EB4C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBBE4C and #79EB4C gives you contrast without the vibration.