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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F79B8 — Slate
#6F79B8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 232° 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 #6F79B8
- f5f5fa
- d5d8ea
- b6bbdb
- 969ecc
- 7780bc
- 5863ad
- 46508f
- 373e6f
- 272d50
- 181b31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #6F79B8
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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#6F79B8 FAQ
What color is #6F79B8?
#6F79B8 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 34% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F79B8?
#6F79B8 is rgb(111, 121, 184) in RGB, hsl(232, 34%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 34%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F79B8?
White text on this background reaches 4.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.1:1.
What colors go well with #6F79B8?
Its direct complement is #B8AF6F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B88A6F and #9EB86F gives you contrast without the vibration.