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Slateblue Color — #6A5ACD

Complete color reference for #6A5ACD: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#6A5ACD
RGBrgb(106, 90, 205)
HSLhsl(248, 53%, 58%)
HSVhsv(248, 56%, 80%)
CMYKC:48% M:56% Y:0% K:20%
CSS Colorslateblue
Decimal6970061
Luminance0.1478

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#6A5ACD on White
Ratio: 5.31:1 — AA
#6A5ACD on Black
Ratio: 3.96:1 — AA Large
White on #6A5ACD
Ratio: 5.31:1 — AA
Black on #6A5ACD
Ratio: 3.96:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F8F7FD
100#E9E6F8
200#D2CEF0
300#BCB5E9
400#9E94DF
500#6A5ACD
600#5548A4
700#40367B
800#2A2452
900#1B1733

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #6A5ACD?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(106, 90, 205). The red channel is 106, green is 90, and blue is 205 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #6A5ACD?

The HSL value is hsl(248, 53%, 58%). Hue is 248°, saturation is 53%, and lightness is 58%.

Does #6A5ACD meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #6A5ACD achieves a 5.31:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.96:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #6A5ACD?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #6A5ACD is #BECD5B.