#6A5ACD

SlateBlue — Color Codes & Palette

Q: What is the RGB value of SlateBlue?

The RGB value of SlateBlue (#6A5ACD) is rgb(106, 90, 205). This breaks down into red, green, and blue channel values on a 0–255 scale.

Q: Is SlateBlue accessible on a white background?

The contrast ratio of SlateBlue (#6A5ACD) on a white (#FFFFFF) background is 5.31:1 — AA pass for normal text. On a black (#000000) background the contrast ratio is 3.96:1 — AA pass for large text only. WCAG 2.1 requires 4.5:1 for normal text (AA) and 7:1 for enhanced (AAA).

Q: What colors pair well with SlateBlue?

SlateBlue (#6A5ACD) pairs well with its complementary color and analogous hues. The complementary color is #BECD5B, the analogous color at +30° is #A35BCD, and one triadic color is #CD6A5B. These relationships are derived from color theory using HSL (hsl(248, 53%, 58%)) as the base.

#6A5ACD · rgb(106, 90, 205) · hsl(248, 53%, 58%)

Color Codes

Format	Value
HEX	#6A5ACD
RGB	rgb(106, 90, 205)
HSL	hsl(248, 53%, 58%)

Shades of SlateBlue

#5544C5

#4837B3

#3E309C

#352985

#2C226D

#221A56

#19133E

#100C27

Tints of SlateBlue

#786BD1

#877AD6

#958ADB

#A39AE0

#B1A9E5

#BFB9E9

#CDC8EE

#DCD8F3

Color Pairings & Harmony

Complementary

#BECD5B

Analogous +30°

#A35BCD

Analogous −30°

#5B85CD

Triadic +120°

#CD6A5B

Triadic −120°

#5BCD6A

Contrast & Accessibility (WCAG 2.1)

vs. White (#FFFFFF)

5.31:1 — AA pass for normal text

vs. Black (#000000)

3.96:1 — AA pass for large text only

CSS Snippet

.element {
  color: #6A5ACD;
}

.element-bg {
  background-color: #6A5ACD;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.element-border {
  border: 2px solid #6A5ACD;
}

About SlateBlue

SlateBlue is a medium color with high saturation, defined by the hex code #6A5ACD. Its exact color model values are rgb(106, 90, 205) in RGB and hsl(248, 53%, 58%) in HSL (hue 248°, saturation 53%, lightness 58%). On a white background the contrast ratio is 5.31:1 — AA pass for normal text, and on black it is 3.96:1 — AA pass for large text only. Use SlateBlue for UI elements, backgrounds, text, borders, or decorative accents. The shades section below shows progressively darker variations, while the tints strip shows progressively lighter versions — both useful for building a tonal palette. The harmony swatches provide complementary, analogous, and triadic pairings based on the HSL hue wheel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB value of SlateBlue?

The RGB value of SlateBlue (#6A5ACD) is rgb(106, 90, 205). Red = rgb(106, 90, 205), representing the amounts of red, green, and blue light on a 0–255 scale.

Is SlateBlue accessible on a white background?

The contrast ratio of SlateBlue on white (#FFFFFF) is 5.31:1 — AA pass for normal text. On black (#000000) the contrast ratio is 3.96:1 — AA pass for large text only. WCAG 2.1 requires 4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and 7:1 for AAA.

What colors pair well with SlateBlue?

Based on color theory, SlateBlue (hsl(248, 53%, 58%)) pairs well with its complementary, analogous, and triadic hues. See the harmony swatches above for the exact hex values of each pairing type.

SlateBlue — Color Codes &amp; Palette