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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#478FA9 — Steel Blue
#478FA9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 196° 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 #478FA9
- f4f9fa
- d3e6ed
- b2d3df
- 91c0d1
- 70adc3
- 4f9ab5
- 3f7f96
- 316375
- 234754
- 152b33
- 080f12
Color schemes using #478FA9
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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#478FA9 FAQ
What color is #478FA9?
#478FA9 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 41% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #478FA9?
#478FA9 is rgb(71, 143, 169) in RGB, hsl(196, 41%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 15%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #478FA9?
White text on this background reaches 3.64:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.77:1.
What colors go well with #478FA9?
Its direct complement is #A96147. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9475E and #A99247 gives you contrast without the vibration.