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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4743CB — Cerulean
#4743CB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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 #4743CB
- f3f3fc
- cfcef2
- aba9e8
- 8784dd
- 6460d3
- 403bc9
- 322ea7
- 272483
- 1c1a5e
- 111039
- 060514
Color schemes using #4743CB
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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#4743CB FAQ
What color is #4743CB?
#4743CB is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 57% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4743CB?
#4743CB is rgb(71, 67, 203) in RGB, hsl(242, 57%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 67%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4743CB?
White text on this background reaches 7.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.93:1.
What colors go well with #4743CB?
Its direct complement is #C7CB43. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CB8C43 and #83CB43 gives you contrast without the vibration.