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Free Color Code
#6B7280
Color Name

Slate Steel

rgb(107, 114, 128)•hsl(220, 9%, 46%)•Lum 0.167

HEX#6B7280
RGBrgb(107, 114, 128)
HSLhsl(220, 9%, 46%)
HSVhsv(220, 16%, 50%)
CMYKcmyk(16%, 11%, 0%, 50%)
CSS Variable--color-primary: #6B7280;
CSS Backgroundbackground-color: #6B7280;

Color Harmonies

Classic color wheel theory relationships derived from #6B7280. Click any swatch to explore.

Complementary (180°)
Analogous (-30° / +30°)
Triadic (120° / 240°)
Split Complementary (150° / 210°)
Monochromatic (Lightness & Saturation Progression)

Shades & Tints

Step-by-step luminance variations created by adding black (shades) or white (tints).

Shades (Mixing with Black)

#5F6572
11% Dark
#535964
22% Dark
#474C55
33% Dark
#3B3F47
44% Dark
#303339
56% Dark
#24262B
67% Dark
#18191C
78% Dark
#0C0D0E
89% Dark

Tints (Mixing with White)

#7B828E
11% Light
#8C919C
22% Light
#9CA1AA
33% Light
#ADB1B8
44% Light
#BDC0C7
56% Light
#CED0D5
67% Light
#DEE0E3
78% Light
#EFEFF1
89% Light
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