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Color: Slate Blue

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Category: blue
Color Source: web
Luminance: 14.8%
Color Formats

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HEX
#6A5ACD
RGB
106, 90, 205
HSL
248, 53, 58
HSV
248, 56, 80
CMYK
48, 56, 0, 20
LAB
45, 36, -58
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Slate Blue for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Slate Blue on White
5.31:1
Slate Blue on Black
3.96:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with white text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #FFFFFF text for optimal readability on Slate Blue backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Slate Blue and create color schemes.

About Slate Blue Color

The Slate Blue color (#6A5ACD) is a blue color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Slate Blue, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Slate Blue has the hexadecimal code #6A5ACD and RGB values of 106, 90, 205. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 248°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 58%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Slate Blue.

Associated Emotions

Trust, calm, stability, peace, loyalty, sadness

Symbolism & Meaning

Reliability, professionalism, security, tranquility

Marketing & Branding

Builds trust, promotes calmness, professional appearance

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Slate Blue in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Slate Blue.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

450-495nm

Color Purity

53%

Brightness Index

148/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Slate Blue.

CSS Examples

background-color: #6A5ACD;
color: #6A5ACD;
border: 2px solid #6A5ACD;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #6A5ACD33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #6A5ACD, #9d8dff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Slate Blue in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Slate Blue as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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