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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494DB9 — Cerulean
#494DB9 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 #494DB9
- f4f4fb
- d2d3ee
- b0b2e0
- 8f91d3
- 6d70c6
- 4b4fb9
- 3c3f99
- 2f3178
- 212356
- 141534
- 070812
Color schemes using #494DB9
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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#494DB9 FAQ
What color is #494DB9?
#494DB9 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 44% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494DB9?
#494DB9 is rgb(73, 77, 185) in RGB, hsl(238, 44%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 58%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494DB9?
White text on this background reaches 6.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.05:1.
What colors go well with #494DB9?
Its direct complement is #B9B54B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B97E4B and #86B94B gives you contrast without the vibration.