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Slate color
Slate is a blue-grey named after the stone. It is a cool, quiet neutral that sits between grey and blue.
It is a dark, cool color with an estimated light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.3.
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What colors go with slate?
Tried-and-true partners for slate in outfits and rooms:
Color wheel harmonies
Complementary – opposite on the color wheel, maximum contrast
Analogous – neighbors on the wheel, calm and blended
Triadic – three evenly spaced colors, balanced and lively
Split complementary – softer contrast than complementary
Tints and shades of slate
Lighter tints on the left, the base color in the middle, darker shades on the right.
Closest slate paint colors
The nearest paint color from each brand by perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Screen colors are approximations; always test a sample on your wall.
Who looks good in slate?
In seasonal color analysis, slate or a very close shade appears in these palettes:
Similar colors
FAQ
What is the hex code for slate?
The hex code for slate is #6D7B8D. In RGB it is rgb(109, 123, 141), in HSL hsl(214, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK cmyk(23%, 13%, 0%, 45%).
What colors go with slate?
Slate pairs well with blush pink, cream, mustard yellow, navy blue. For a color-wheel match, its complementary color is #8D7F6D.
Is slate a warm or cool color?
Slate is a cool color. It looks most harmonious next to other cool tones like white, navy and grey.
What is the complementary color of slate?
The complementary color of slate (#6D7B8D) is #8D7F6D, directly opposite on the color wheel. Used together they create strong contrast, so use one as the main color and the other as an accent.
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Is that really slate?
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