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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#428F8D — Steel Blue
#428F8D is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #428F8D
- f5fafa
- d4ebeb
- b4dddb
- 94cecc
- 74bfbd
- 54b0ad
- 43928f
- 347270
- 265250
- 173231
- 081111
Color schemes using #428F8D
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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#428F8D FAQ
What color is #428F8D?
#428F8D is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 37% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #428F8D?
#428F8D is rgb(66, 143, 141) in RGB, hsl(178, 37%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 0%, 1%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #428F8D?
White text on this background reaches 3.79:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.55:1.
What colors go well with #428F8D?
Its direct complement is #8F4244. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8F426B and #8F6642 gives you contrast without the vibration.