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Slate Blue

Hex Code #6A5ABA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6A5ABA, historically referred to as Slate Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 42% red, 35% green, and 73% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 106, Green: 90, and Blue: 186. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6A5ABA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 250°, a saturation of 41%, and a lightness index of 54%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 73%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6A5ABA into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)106, 90, 186
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)250°, 41%, 54%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)250°, 52%, 73%
CSS Valuergb(106, 90, 186)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.55:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.78:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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