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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#468EAA — Steel Blue
#468EAA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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.
#468eaa
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Tints and shades of #468EAA
- f4f9fb
- d3e6ed
- b2d2df
- 90bfd2
- 6facc4
- 4e99b7
- 3e7e97
- 306276
- 234755
- 152b33
- 070f12
Color schemes using #468EAA
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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#468EAA FAQ
What color is #468EAA?
#468EAA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 42% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #468EAA?
#468EAA is rgb(70, 142, 170) in RGB, hsl(197, 42%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 16%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #468EAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.68:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.71:1.
What colors go well with #468EAA?
Its direct complement is #AA6246. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA465B and #AA9446 gives you contrast without the vibration.