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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#488AD5 — Steel Blue
#488AD5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #488AD5
- f3f7fc
- ccdff3
- a6c6eb
- 80aee2
- 5a95d9
- 337dd1
- 2766ae
- 1f5088
- 163961
- 0d233b
- 050c15
Color schemes using #488AD5
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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#488AD5 FAQ
What color is #488AD5?
#488AD5 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 63% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #488AD5?
#488AD5 is rgb(72, 138, 213) in RGB, hsl(212, 63%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 35%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #488AD5?
White text on this background reaches 3.58:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.87:1.
What colors go well with #488AD5?
Its direct complement is #D59448. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D54D48 and #D1D548 gives you contrast without the vibration.