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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F87E7 — Slate Blue
#6F87E7 is a light saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #6F87E7
- f2f4fd
- cad3f6
- a2b1ef
- 7a90e8
- 516ee2
- 294ddb
- 1f3db6
- 18308e
- 112266
- 0b153e
- 040716
Color schemes using #6F87E7
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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#6F87E7 FAQ
What color is #6F87E7?
#6F87E7 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 71% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6F87E7?
#6F87E7 is rgb(111, 135, 231) in RGB, hsl(228, 71%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 42%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F87E7?
White text on this background reaches 3.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.3:1.
What colors go well with #6F87E7?
Its direct complement is #E7CF6F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7936F and #C3E76F gives you contrast without the vibration.