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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4472D5 — Steel Blue
#4472D5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 221° 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.
#4472d5
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Tints and shades of #4472D5
- f3f6fc
- ccd9f3
- a6bceb
- 809fe2
- 5a82d9
- 3365d1
- 2752ae
- 1f4088
- 162e61
- 0d1c3b
- 050a15
Color schemes using #4472D5
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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#4472D5 FAQ
What color is #4472D5?
#4472D5 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 63% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4472D5?
#4472D5 is rgb(68, 114, 213) in RGB, hsl(221, 63%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 46%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4472D5?
White text on this background reaches 4.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.61:1.
What colors go well with #4472D5?
Its direct complement is #D5A744. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D55E44 and #BAD544 gives you contrast without the vibration.