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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6E8686 — Slate
#6E8686 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 180° 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 #6E8686
- f7f8f8
- dde3e3
- c3cece
- a9b9b9
- 8fa4a4
- 768f8f
- 607575
- 4b5b5b
- 364242
- 212828
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #6E8686
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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#6E8686 FAQ
What color is #6E8686?
#6E8686 is a shade of slate in the gray family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 10% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E8686?
#6E8686 is rgb(110, 134, 134) in RGB, hsl(180, 10%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E8686?
White text on this background reaches 3.88:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.42:1.
What colors go well with #6E8686?
Its direct complement is #876E6E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #876E7A and #877A6E gives you contrast without the vibration.