#6972B5
Approximate name: Slate Blue
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
SlateBlue
Relative luminance
0.184
Hue H
233°
Saturation S
34%
Lightness L
56%
Value V
71%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 4.49:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 4.67:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#6972b5
Protanopia
#6d6da5
Deuteranopia
#6c6ca1
Tritanopia
#699895
Achromatopsia
#777777
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.