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#46A2C3 — Verdigris

#46A2C3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 196° 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 #46A2C3

Color schemes using #46A2C3

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#46A2C3 FAQ

What color is #46A2C3?

#46A2C3 is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 51% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #46A2C3?

#46A2C3 is rgb(70, 162, 195) in RGB, hsl(196, 51%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 17%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #46A2C3?

White text on this background reaches 2.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.22:1.

What colors go well with #46A2C3?

Its direct complement is #C36746. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C34663 and #C3A646 gives you contrast without the vibration.