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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#466CAA — Steel Blue
#466CAA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #466CAA
- f4f7fb
- d3dded
- b2c3df
- 90a9d2
- 6f90c4
- 4e76b7
- 3e6097
- 304b76
- 233655
- 152133
- 070c12
Color schemes using #466CAA
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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#466CAA FAQ
What color is #466CAA?
#466CAA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 42% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #466CAA?
#466CAA is rgb(70, 108, 170) in RGB, hsl(217, 42%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 36%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #466CAA?
White text on this background reaches 5.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.99:1.
What colors go well with #466CAA?
Its direct complement is #AA8446. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA5146 and #9EAA46 gives you contrast without the vibration.