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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#426C9E — Steel Blue
#426C9E is a mid-tone moderately 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 #426C9E
- f4f7fa
- d3dfed
- b2c6df
- 91aed1
- 7095c3
- 4f7db5
- 3f6696
- 315075
- 233954
- 152333
- 080c12
Color schemes using #426C9E
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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#426C9E FAQ
What color is #426C9E?
#426C9E is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 41% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #426C9E?
#426C9E is rgb(66, 108, 158) in RGB, hsl(213, 41%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 32%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #426C9E?
White text on this background reaches 5.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.87:1.
What colors go well with #426C9E?
Its direct complement is #9E7542. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E4742 and #9A9E42 gives you contrast without the vibration.