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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#488EA4 — Steel Blue
#488EA4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 194° 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 #488EA4
- f4f9fa
- d4e6ec
- b3d4de
- 93c1cf
- 72afc1
- 519cb3
- 418194
- 336474
- 244853
- 162c32
- 080f12
Color schemes using #488EA4
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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#488EA4 FAQ
What color is #488EA4?
#488EA4 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 194 degrees, 39% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #488EA4?
#488EA4 is rgb(72, 142, 164) in RGB, hsl(194, 39%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 13%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #488EA4?
White text on this background reaches 3.7:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.68:1.
What colors go well with #488EA4?
Its direct complement is #A35D48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A34860 and #A38B48 gives you contrast without the vibration.