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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4769A9 — Steel Blue
#4769A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #4769A9
- f4f6fa
- d3dced
- b2c2df
- 91a7d1
- 708dc3
- 4f73b5
- 3f5d96
- 314975
- 233454
- 152033
- 080b12
Color schemes using #4769A9
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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#4769A9 FAQ
What color is #4769A9?
#4769A9 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 41% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4769A9?
#4769A9 is rgb(71, 105, 169) in RGB, hsl(219, 41%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 38%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4769A9?
White text on this background reaches 5.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.86:1.
What colors go well with #4769A9?
Its direct complement is #A98747. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A95547 and #9AA947 gives you contrast without the vibration.