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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#44858D — Steel Blue
#44858D is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #44858D
- f5f9fa
- d5e8eb
- b5d7dc
- 96c6cc
- 76b5bd
- 56a4ae
- 458790
- 366970
- 274c51
- 182e31
- 081011
Color schemes using #44858D
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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#44858D FAQ
What color is #44858D?
#44858D is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 35% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #44858D?
#44858D is rgb(68, 133, 141) in RGB, hsl(187, 35%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 6%, 0%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #44858D?
White text on this background reaches 4.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.99:1.
What colors go well with #44858D?
Its direct complement is #8D4C44. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D4460 and #8D7144 gives you contrast without the vibration.