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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4847A9 — Cerulean
#4847A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #4847A9
- f4f4fa
- d4d3ed
- b3b2df
- 9291d1
- 7170c3
- 514fb5
- 403f96
- 323175
- 242354
- 161533
- 080812
Color schemes using #4847A9
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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#4847A9 FAQ
What color is #4847A9?
#4847A9 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 41% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4847A9?
#4847A9 is rgb(72, 71, 169) in RGB, hsl(241, 41%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 58%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4847A9?
White text on this background reaches 7.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.75:1.
What colors go well with #4847A9?
Its direct complement is #A7A947. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A97947 and #76A947 gives you contrast without the vibration.