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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6E8AB4 — Slate
#6E8AB4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #6E8AB4
- f5f7fa
- d6deea
- b7c5da
- 98acca
- 7993ba
- 5a7aaa
- 48648d
- 394e6e
- 29384f
- 192230
- 090c11
Color schemes using #6E8AB4
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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#6E8AB4 FAQ
What color is #6E8AB4?
#6E8AB4 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E8AB4?
#6E8AB4 is rgb(110, 138, 180) in RGB, hsl(216, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 23%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E8AB4?
White text on this background reaches 3.52:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.96:1.
What colors go well with #6E8AB4?
Its direct complement is #B4986E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4756E and #ADB46E gives you contrast without the vibration.