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#6E77BD — Slate Blue
#6E77BD 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 #6E77BD
- f5f5fa
- d4d7eb
- b4b9dd
- 949bce
- 747dbf
- 545fb0
- 434c92
- 343c72
- 262b52
- 171a32
- 080911
Color schemes using #6E77BD
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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#6E77BD FAQ
What color is #6E77BD?
#6E77BD is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 37% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E77BD?
#6E77BD is rgb(110, 119, 189) in RGB, hsl(233, 37%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 37%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E77BD?
White text on this background reaches 4.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.04:1.
What colors go well with #6E77BD?
Its direct complement is #BDB470. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD8D70 and #9FBD70 gives you contrast without the vibration.