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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#496DAB — Steel Blue
#496DAB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #496DAB
- f4f7fa
- d3ddec
- b3c3de
- 92a9d0
- 718fc2
- 5075b4
- 405f95
- 324a74
- 243554
- 162033
- 080b12
Color schemes using #496DAB
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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#496DAB FAQ
What color is #496DAB?
#496DAB is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 40% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #496DAB?
#496DAB is rgb(73, 109, 171) in RGB, hsl(218, 40%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 36%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #496DAB?
White text on this background reaches 5.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.06:1.
What colors go well with #496DAB?
Its direct complement is #AB8749. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB5649 and #9EAB49 gives you contrast without the vibration.