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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#448AD5 — Steel Blue
#448AD5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #448AD5
- f3f7fc
- ccdff3
- a6c7eb
- 80afe2
- 5a97d9
- 337fd1
- 2768ae
- 1f5188
- 163a61
- 0d233b
- 050c15
Color schemes using #448AD5
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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#448AD5 FAQ
What color is #448AD5?
#448AD5 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 63% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #448AD5?
#448AD5 is rgb(68, 138, 213) in RGB, hsl(211, 63%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 35%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #448AD5?
White text on this background reaches 3.59:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.84:1.
What colors go well with #448AD5?
Its direct complement is #D58F44. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D54644 and #D2D544 gives you contrast without the vibration.