analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6E6CB2 — Slate Blue
#6E6CB2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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.
#6e6cb2
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #6E6CB2
- f5f5fa
- d7d6ea
- b9b8d9
- 9a99c9
- 7c7ab9
- 5e5ba9
- 4c4a8c
- 3b396d
- 2a294e
- 1a192f
- 090911
Color schemes using #6E6CB2
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.
Nearby colors
#6E6CB2 FAQ
What color is #6E6CB2?
#6E6CB2 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 31% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E6CB2?
#6E6CB2 is rgb(110, 108, 178) in RGB, hsl(242, 31%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 39%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E6CB2?
White text on this background reaches 4.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.45:1.
What colors go well with #6E6CB2?
Its direct complement is #AFB26C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2916C and #8CB26C gives you contrast without the vibration.