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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F8DA8 — Slate
#6F8DA8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #6F8DA8
- f5f7f9
- d8e0e8
- bbc9d6
- 9db2c4
- 809bb3
- 6384a1
- 506c85
- 3e5568
- 2d3d4b
- 1b252d
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #6F8DA8
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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#6F8DA8 FAQ
What color is #6F8DA8?
#6F8DA8 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F8DA8?
#6F8DA8 is rgb(111, 141, 168) in RGB, hsl(208, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 16%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F8DA8?
White text on this background reaches 3.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.05:1.
What colors go well with #6F8DA8?
Its direct complement is #A98A70. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A97071 and #A9A770 gives you contrast without the vibration.