#6865CE Hex Code
Color Name: Slate Blue
What is hex #6865CE Color?
The color name of hex code #6865CE is Slate Blue. The RGB values are (104, 101, 206) which means it is composed of
25% red, 25% green and 50% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:50 M:51 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6865CE has a hue of 242°, 51% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #6865CE Color Codes
| Color Name | Slate Blue |
| RGB Values | (104, 101, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (50%, 51%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (242°, 51%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6666CC |
| Inverse Color | #979A31 [Citron] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2725 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #CBCE65 [Chinese Green] |
| #6865CE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #898989 |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6D6D6D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A9A9A9 |
Hex #6865CE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6865CE is #CBCE65 which is called Chinese Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6865CE color is offered by #CBCE65. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #6865CE are #9D65CE and #6597CE, called Amethyst and Blue-Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6865CE with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #6865CE are #CE9D65 (Brown Yellow) and #97CE65 (Pistachio). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#6865CE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CE6865 (Fuzzy Wuzzy) and #65CE68 (Mantis) along with #6865CE, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #6865CE has #CE6865 (Fuzzy Wuzzy), #CBCE65 (Chinese Green) and #65CBCE (Sea Serpent). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #6865CE contains #CE6597 (Wild Orchid), #CBCE65 (Chinese Green) and #65CE9D (Medium Aquamarine). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #6865CE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6865CE rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 6865CE Color
Tints
8684D8- 9593DD
- A4A3E2
- B4B2E7
- C3C1EB
- D2D1F0
- E1E0F5
- F0F0FA
Tones
- 6D6ABE
- 6F6DB7
- 7270AF
- 7473A7
- 76759F
- 797897
- 7B7B90
- 7E7D88
Shades
- 5351A5
- 494790
- 3E3D7C
- 343367
- 2A2852
- 1F1E3E
- 151429
- 0A0A15
#6865CE Color Patterns
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#6865CE Honeycomb Pattern
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#6865CE Houndstooth Pattern
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#6865CE Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
