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#6E60BE — Slate Blue
#6E60BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #6E60BE
- f5f4fb
- d7d3ed
- b8b2df
- 9a90d2
- 7c6fc4
- 5d4eb7
- 4b3e97
- 3b3076
- 2a2355
- 1a1533
- 090712
Color schemes using #6E60BE
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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#6E60BE FAQ
What color is #6E60BE?
#6E60BE is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 42% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E60BE?
#6E60BE is rgb(110, 96, 190) in RGB, hsl(249, 42%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 49%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E60BE?
White text on this background reaches 5.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.08:1.
What colors go well with #6E60BE?
Its direct complement is #B0BE60. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE9D60 and #81BE60 gives you contrast without the vibration.