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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4685CE — Steel Blue
#4685CE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #4685CE
- f3f7fc
- cedff2
- a9c6e8
- 84aede
- 5f96d4
- 3a7dcb
- 2d66a8
- 235083
- 19395e
- 0f2339
- 050c14
Color schemes using #4685CE
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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#4685CE FAQ
What color is #4685CE?
#4685CE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 58% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4685CE?
#4685CE is rgb(70, 133, 206) in RGB, hsl(212, 58%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 35%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4685CE?
White text on this background reaches 3.81:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.51:1.
What colors go well with #4685CE?
Its direct complement is #CE8E46. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CE4A46 and #C9CE46 gives you contrast without the vibration.