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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#47769B — Steel Blue
#47769B is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 206° 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 #47769B
- f5f8fa
- d4e1eb
- b4cbdd
- 94b5ce
- 749fbf
- 5488b0
- 437092
- 345772
- 263f52
- 172632
- 080d11
Color schemes using #47769B
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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#47769B FAQ
What color is #47769B?
#47769B is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 37% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #47769B?
#47769B is rgb(71, 118, 155) in RGB, hsl(206, 37%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 24%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #47769B?
White text on this background reaches 4.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.33:1.
What colors go well with #47769B?
Its direct complement is #9A6B47. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9A474C and #9A9447 gives you contrast without the vibration.