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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48849D — Steel Blue
#48849D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #48849D
- f5f8fa
- d4e4eb
- b4d1dd
- 94bdce
- 74a9bf
- 5495b0
- 437a92
- 345f72
- 264552
- 172a32
- 080f11
Color schemes using #48849D
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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#48849D FAQ
What color is #48849D?
#48849D is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 37% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48849D?
#48849D is rgb(72, 132, 157) in RGB, hsl(198, 37%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 16%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48849D?
White text on this background reaches 4.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.06:1.
What colors go well with #48849D?
Its direct complement is #9D6248. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D4859 and #9D8C48 gives you contrast without the vibration.