Slate Blue
HEX: #6A5ACD | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#6A5ACD
106, 90, 205
248°, 56% ,80%
48.29, 56.1, 0, 19.61
About Slate Blue
Slate Blue (#6A5ACD) is a color with RGB(106, 90, 205) and HSL(248.35°, 56.1%, 80.39%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #BDCD5A, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #CD6A5A and #5ACD6A. The name comes from Slate Blue (English).
- HEX: #6A5ACD
- RGB: 106, 90, 205
- HSL: 248.35°, 56.1%, 80.39%
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #BDCD5A
- Triadic colors: #CD6A5A, #5ACD6A
- The name comes from Slate Blue (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #6A5ACD from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#5F5FCD
#5C5CCD
#4E7171
#6B6B6B
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. It is known for its ability to be split into thin, durable sheets, making it popular for roofing, flooring, and writing tablets. The natural color of slate varies, but often includes shades of grey, blue-grey, dark grey, and sometimes purple-grey or green-grey. The specific 'slate blue' color refers to the bluer end of this spectrum, a muted, somewhat desaturated blue with a significant grey component. Its popularity as a color name likely grew with the increasing use and familiarity of slate as a material in everyday life.
First Recorded Use
The term 'slate' for the rock itself has been around much longer, but its use as a specific color descriptor, particularly with 'blue' appended, became more common in written records and fashion/dyeing contexts from the late 17th century onwards. Earlier references might describe 'bluish grey' or 'greyish blue' without the direct 'slate blue' compound.
Cultural Associations
Slate blue is often associated with sophistication, calmness, and stability due to its muted and natural tone. It's a versatile color, frequently used in interior design, fashion, and graphic design for its ability to act as a neutral while still providing a hint of color. It can evoke feelings of tranquility and seriousness. It's less vibrant than a true blue, making it feel more grounded and mature.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #6A5ACD;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #6A5ACD;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #6A5ACD;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#6A5ACD,
#E1E9B1
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#6A5ACD,
#E1E9B1
);
}// SCSS variable
$slate-blue: #6A5ACD;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$slate-blue-r: 106;
$slate-blue-g: 90;
$slate-blue-b: 205;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $slate-blue;
color: rgba($slate-blue-r, $slate-blue-g, $slate-blue-b, 0.8);
}