What is the hex code for Slate Blue?

The hex code for Slate Blue is #6A5ACD. In RGB that is rgb(106, 90, 205), and in HSL it is hsl(248, 53%, 58%).

What RGB values make Slate Blue?

Slate Blue is 106 red, 90 green, and 205 blue, written as rgb(106, 90, 205).

Slate Blue scores 5.31:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: slateblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #6A5ACD.

#6A5ACD

Slate Blue is a blue tone at #6A5ACD. It sits at 248 degrees on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 58% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Slate Blue with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#E1DEF5

Tint 60%

#C3BDEB

Tint 40%

#A69CE1

Tint 20%

#887BD7

Base

#6A5ACD

Shade 20%

#5548A4

Shade 40%

#40367B

Shade 60%

#2A2452

Shade 80%

#151229

On white

Sample text

5.31:1

Passes AA for body text

On black

Sample text

3.96:1

Large text only

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Slate Blue?: The hex code for Slate Blue is #6A5ACD. In RGB that is rgb(106, 90, 205), and in HSL it is hsl(248, 53%, 58%).
What RGB values make Slate Blue?: Slate Blue is 106 red, 90 green, and 205 blue, written as rgb(106, 90, 205).
Is Slate Blue readable as text on a white background?: Slate Blue scores 5.31:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Slate Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: slateblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #6A5ACD.