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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#477CD1 — Steel Blue
#477CD1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #477CD1
- f3f6fc
- cddcf3
- a8c1e9
- 82a6e0
- 5d8bd6
- 3771cd
- 2b5cab
- 214785
- 18335f
- 0e1f3a
- 050b14
Color schemes using #477CD1
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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#477CD1 FAQ
What color is #477CD1?
#477CD1 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 60% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #477CD1?
#477CD1 is rgb(71, 124, 209) in RGB, hsl(217, 60%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 41%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #477CD1?
White text on this background reaches 4.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.07:1.
What colors go well with #477CD1?
Its direct complement is #D19C47. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D15747 and #C1D147 gives you contrast without the vibration.