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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#496DDA — Slate Blue
#496DDA is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #496DDA
- f2f5fc
- cbd6f4
- a4b6ec
- 7d97e4
- 5778dc
- 3059d5
- 2447b1
- 1c388a
- 142863
- 0c183c
- 040915
Color schemes using #496DDA
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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#496DDA FAQ
What color is #496DDA?
#496DDA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #496DDA?
#496DDA is rgb(73, 109, 218) in RGB, hsl(225, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 50%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #496DDA?
White text on this background reaches 4.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.48:1.
What colors go well with #496DDA?
Its direct complement is #DAB649. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA6D49 and #B6DA49 gives you contrast without the vibration.