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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4698D5 — Steel Blue
#4698D5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 206° 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 #4698D5
- f3f8fc
- cce3f3
- a6cdeb
- 80b8e2
- 5aa2d9
- 338dd1
- 2774ae
- 1f5a88
- 164161
- 0d273b
- 050e15
Color schemes using #4698D5
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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#4698D5 FAQ
What color is #4698D5?
#4698D5 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 63% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4698D5?
#4698D5 is rgb(70, 152, 213) in RGB, hsl(206, 63%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 29%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4698D5?
White text on this background reaches 3.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.71:1.
What colors go well with #4698D5?
Its direct complement is #D58344. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5444E and #D5CB44 gives you contrast without the vibration.