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#4755A9 — Cerulean

#4755A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #4755A9

Color schemes using #4755A9

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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#4755A9 FAQ

What color is #4755A9?

#4755A9 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 41% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #4755A9?

#4755A9 is rgb(71, 85, 169) in RGB, hsl(231, 41%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 50%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #4755A9?

White text on this background reaches 6.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.14:1.

What colors go well with #4755A9?

Its direct complement is #A99A47. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A96947 and #87A947 gives you contrast without the vibration.