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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4198BE — Steel Blue
#4198BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #4198BE
- f4f9fb
- d1e6ef
- aed3e3
- 8bc0d7
- 68adcb
- 459bbf
- 367f9f
- 2a637c
- 1e4759
- 122b36
- 070f13
Color schemes using #4198BE
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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#4198BE FAQ
What color is #4198BE?
#4198BE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4198BE?
#4198BE is rgb(65, 152, 190) in RGB, hsl(198, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 20%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4198BE?
White text on this background reaches 3.25:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.46:1.
What colors go well with #4198BE?
Its direct complement is #BE6741. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE415A and #BEA541 gives you contrast without the vibration.