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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#418EEC — Steel Blue
#418EEC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 213° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #418EEC
- f1f7fe
- c6ddf9
- 9cc4f5
- 71abf1
- 4691ed
- 1c78e9
- 1362c2
- 0f4c97
- 0b376d
- 072142
- 020c17
Color schemes using #418EEC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#418EEC FAQ
What color is #418EEC?
#418EEC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 82% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #418EEC?
#418EEC is rgb(65, 142, 236) in RGB, hsl(213, 82%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 40%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #418EEC?
White text on this background reaches 3.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.31:1.
What colors go well with #418EEC?
Its direct complement is #EC9F41. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EC4941 and #E4EC41 gives you contrast without the vibration.