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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#495DAB — Cerulean
#495DAB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #495DAB
- f4f6fa
- d3d8ec
- b3bbde
- 929ed0
- 7181c2
- 5064b4
- 405195
- 323f74
- 242d54
- 161c33
- 080a12
Color schemes using #495DAB
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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#495DAB FAQ
What color is #495DAB?
#495DAB is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 40% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #495DAB?
#495DAB is rgb(73, 93, 171) in RGB, hsl(228, 40%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 46%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #495DAB?
White text on this background reaches 6.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.44:1.
What colors go well with #495DAB?
Its direct complement is #AB9849. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB6749 and #8EAB49 gives you contrast without the vibration.