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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#44899C — Steel Blue
#44899C is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #44899C
- f4f9fa
- d4e7ec
- b3d4de
- 93c2cf
- 72b0c1
- 519eb3
- 418294
- 336674
- 244953
- 162c32
- 081012
Color schemes using #44899C
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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#44899C FAQ
What color is #44899C?
#44899C is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 39% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #44899C?
#44899C is rgb(68, 137, 156) in RGB, hsl(193, 39%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 12%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #44899C?
White text on this background reaches 3.96:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.3:1.
What colors go well with #44899C?
Its direct complement is #9C5744. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C445D and #9C8344 gives you contrast without the vibration.