analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#473BED — Slate Blue
#473BED is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 244° 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 #473BED
- f2f1fe
- cac6fa
- a19bf6
- 7970f2
- 5145ee
- 281aea
- 1e12c3
- 170e98
- 110a6d
- 0a0642
- 040217
Color schemes using #473BED
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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#473BED FAQ
What color is #473BED?
#473BED is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 244 degrees, 83% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #473BED?
#473BED is rgb(71, 59, 237) in RGB, hsl(244, 83%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 75%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #473BED?
White text on this background reaches 6.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.12:1.
What colors go well with #473BED?
Its direct complement is #E1ED3B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDA03B and #88ED3B gives you contrast without the vibration.