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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#44739F — Steel Blue
#44739F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #44739F
- f4f7fa
- d3e0ec
- b3c9de
- 92b2d0
- 719bc2
- 5084b4
- 406c95
- 325474
- 243c54
- 162533
- 080d12
Color schemes using #44739F
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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#44739F FAQ
What color is #44739F?
#44739F is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 40% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #44739F?
#44739F is rgb(68, 115, 159) in RGB, hsl(209, 40%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 28%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #44739F?
White text on this background reaches 5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.2:1.
What colors go well with #44739F?
Its direct complement is #A17145. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A14546 and #A19F45 gives you contrast without the vibration.