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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#447A9C — Steel Blue
#447A9C is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 203° 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 #447A9C
- f4f8fa
- d4e3ec
- b3cdde
- 93b8cf
- 72a3c1
- 518db3
- 417494
- 335b74
- 244153
- 162832
- 080e12
Color schemes using #447A9C
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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#447A9C FAQ
What color is #447A9C?
#447A9C is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 39% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #447A9C?
#447A9C is rgb(68, 122, 156) in RGB, hsl(203, 39%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 22%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #447A9C?
White text on this background reaches 4.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.51:1.
What colors go well with #447A9C?
Its direct complement is #9C6644. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C444F and #9C9244 gives you contrast without the vibration.