slateblue slateblue #6a5acd
slateblue is #6a5acd in hexadecimal, rgb(106, 90, 205) in decimal and hsl(248, 53, 58) in HSL. This page lists its harmonies, lightness steps and contrast against black and white — all copyable.
HEX · RGB · HSL
| HEX | #6a5acd |
| RGB | rgb(106, 90, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(248, 53%, 58%) |
Harmonies
Complementary
#becd5bAnalogous
#5b85cd#a35bcdTriadic
#cd6a5b#5bcd6aSplit complementary
#cda35b#85cd5bTints & shades
#4c3bbf#5948c7#6a5bcd#7c6fd3#8a7ed7Accessibility
| vs #ffffff | 5.31:1 |
| vs #000000 | 3.96:1 |
| Suggested text color | #ffffff · 5.31:1 · WCAG AA |
Similar named colors
FAQ
What is the HEX code for slateblue?
slateblue is #6a5acd in hex, rgb(106, 90, 205) in decimal and hsl(248, 53%, 58%) in HSL. In CSS you can write either color: slateblue; or color: #6a5acd; — they are equivalent.
What colors go with slateblue?
The complementary #becd5b gives the strongest contrast, the analogous pair #5b85cd / #a35bcd is the safest, and the triad #cd6a5b / #5bcd6a adds more tension. All three are derived from the 248° hue of #6a5acd.
Does #6a5acd read better on white or black?
Its contrast is 5.31:1 against white and 3.96:1 against black. Use #ffffff text on it — that gives 5.31:1, which meets WCAG AA.
Is a named color different from a hex color?
No. CSS named colors are just syntactic sugar for standard six-digit hex values; browsers resolve them to identical results in every modern engine.