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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48879D — Steel Blue
#48879D 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 #48879D
- f5f9fa
- d4e5eb
- b4d2dd
- 94bece
- 74abbf
- 5498b0
- 437d92
- 346172
- 264652
- 172a32
- 080f11
Color schemes using #48879D
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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#48879D FAQ
What color is #48879D?
#48879D is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 37% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48879D?
#48879D is rgb(72, 135, 157) in RGB, hsl(196, 37%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 14%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48879D?
White text on this background reaches 4.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.23:1.
What colors go well with #48879D?
Its direct complement is #9D5F48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D485C and #9D8948 gives you contrast without the vibration.