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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494DAB — Cerulean
#494DAB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #494DAB
- f4f4fa
- d3d4ec
- b3b4de
- 9294d0
- 7174c2
- 5053b4
- 404395
- 323474
- 242554
- 161733
- 080812
Color schemes using #494DAB
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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#494DAB FAQ
What color is #494DAB?
#494DAB is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 40% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494DAB?
#494DAB is rgb(73, 77, 171) in RGB, hsl(238, 40%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 55%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494DAB?
White text on this background reaches 7.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.93:1.
What colors go well with #494DAB?
Its direct complement is #ABA849. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB7749 and #7EAB49 gives you contrast without the vibration.