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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4972CA — Steel Blue
#4972CA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #4972CA
- f3f6fc
- cfdaf1
- aabde6
- 86a1dc
- 6285d1
- 3d69c7
- 3055a5
- 254281
- 1b305c
- 101d38
- 060a14
Color schemes using #4972CA
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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#4972CA FAQ
What color is #4972CA?
#4972CA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 55% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4972CA?
#4972CA is rgb(73, 114, 202) in RGB, hsl(221, 55%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 44%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4972CA?
White text on this background reaches 4.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.54:1.
What colors go well with #4972CA?
Its direct complement is #CAA149. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA6149 and #B3CA49 gives you contrast without the vibration.