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#6E8CAF — Slate
#6E8CAF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #6E8CAF
- f5f7fa
- d7dfe9
- b9c7d8
- 9aafc8
- 7c98b7
- 5e80a6
- 4c698a
- 3b526b
- 2a3b4d
- 1a242f
- 090d10
Color schemes using #6E8CAF
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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#6E8CAF FAQ
What color is #6E8CAF?
#6E8CAF is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 29% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E8CAF?
#6E8CAF is rgb(110, 140, 175) in RGB, hsl(212, 29%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 20%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E8CAF?
White text on this background reaches 3.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.03:1.
What colors go well with #6E8CAF?
Its direct complement is #AF916E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AF706E and #ADAF6E gives you contrast without the vibration.