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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4966DA — Slate Blue
#4966DA is a mid-tone 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 #4966DA
- f2f4fc
- cbd4f4
- a4b3ec
- 7d92e4
- 5771dc
- 3051d5
- 2440b1
- 1c328a
- 142463
- 0c163c
- 040815
Color schemes using #4966DA
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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#4966DA FAQ
What color is #4966DA?
#4966DA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4966DA?
#4966DA is rgb(73, 102, 218) in RGB, hsl(228, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 53%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4966DA?
White text on this background reaches 5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.2:1.
What colors go well with #4966DA?
Its direct complement is #DABD49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA7449 and #AEDA49 gives you contrast without the vibration.