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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4977C1 — Steel Blue
#4977C1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #4977C1
- f4f6fb
- d1dcef
- aec2e3
- 8ba8d7
- 688ecb
- 4574bf
- 365e9f
- 2a4a7c
- 1e3559
- 122036
- 070b13
Color schemes using #4977C1
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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#4977C1 FAQ
What color is #4977C1?
#4977C1 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 49% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4977C1?
#4977C1 is rgb(73, 119, 193) in RGB, hsl(217, 49%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 38%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4977C1?
White text on this background reaches 4.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.69:1.
What colors go well with #4977C1?
Its direct complement is #C19349. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C15749 and #B3C149 gives you contrast without the vibration.