Slate Blue
A moderately saturated, cool medium blue.
#6A5ACD
rgb(106, 90, 205)
Color formats
HEX
#6A5ACD
RGB
rgb(106, 90, 205)
HSL
hsl(248.3, 53.5%, 57.8%)
HSV
hsv(248.3, 56.1%, 80.4%)
CMYK
cmyk(48.3%, 56.1%, 0%, 19.6%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Slate Blue.
Lightest
#F7F6FC
Lighter
#B0A8E5
Base
#6A5ACD
Darker
#3B2D94
Darkest
#1C1546
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Slate Blue works
Slate Blue (#6A5ACD) is a moderately saturated, cool medium blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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