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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#438CDF — Steel Blue
#438CDF is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #438CDF
- f2f7fd
- cadef6
- a2c6ef
- 7aade8
- 5195e2
- 297cdb
- 1f66b6
- 184f8e
- 113966
- 0b223e
- 040c16
Color schemes using #438CDF
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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#438CDF FAQ
What color is #438CDF?
#438CDF is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 71% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #438CDF?
#438CDF is rgb(67, 140, 223) in RGB, hsl(212, 71%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 37%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #438CDF?
White text on this background reaches 3.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.06:1.
What colors go well with #438CDF?
Its direct complement is #DF9743. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DF4943 and #DADF43 gives you contrast without the vibration.