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CornflowerBlue and SlateGray

Analogous color combination with 1.36:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#708090

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
SlateGray
HEX #708090
RGB 112, 128, 144
HSL 210, 13%, 50%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between CornflowerBlue and SlateGray is 9 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.36:1
CornflowerBlue background with SlateGray text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

Sample text on a cornflowerblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

SlateGray surface

Sample text on a slategray background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #708090;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 112, 128, 144;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and SlateGray",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SlateGray",
      "hex": "#708090",
      "rgb": [
        112,
        128,
        144
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.36
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and slategray go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and SlateGray form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.36:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cornflowerblue and slategray?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and SlateGray (#708090) is 1.36:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cornflowerblue and slategray in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for cornflowerblue and slategray?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). SlateGray has the hex code #708090 and RGB values rgb(112, 128, 144). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.