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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494EDF — Slate Blue
#494EDF is a mid-tone 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 #494EDF
- f2f2fd
- caccf6
- a2a5ef
- 7a7ee8
- 5257e1
- 2b30da
- 2025b5
- 191d8d
- 121565
- 0b0d3e
- 040416
Color schemes using #494EDF
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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#494EDF FAQ
What color is #494EDF?
#494EDF is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 70% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #494EDF?
#494EDF is rgb(73, 78, 223) in RGB, hsl(238, 70%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 65%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494EDF?
White text on this background reaches 6.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.44:1.
What colors go well with #494EDF?
Its direct complement is #DFDA49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DF8F49 and #99DF49 gives you contrast without the vibration.