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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48699D — Steel Blue
#48699D 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 #48699D
- f5f7fa
- d4ddeb
- b4c4dd
- 94aace
- 7491bf
- 5477b0
- 436192
- 344c72
- 263752
- 172132
- 080c11
Color schemes using #48699D
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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#48699D FAQ
What color is #48699D?
#48699D is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 37% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48699D?
#48699D is rgb(72, 105, 157) in RGB, hsl(217, 37%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 33%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48699D?
White text on this background reaches 5.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.78:1.
What colors go well with #48699D?
Its direct complement is #9D7D48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D5248 and #939D48 gives you contrast without the vibration.