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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#49789F — Steel Blue
#49789F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #49789F
- f5f8fa
- d4e1eb
- b4cadd
- 94b4ce
- 749dbf
- 5487b0
- 436f92
- 345672
- 263e52
- 172632
- 080d11
Color schemes using #49789F
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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#49789F FAQ
What color is #49789F?
#49789F is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 37% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #49789F?
#49789F is rgb(73, 120, 159) in RGB, hsl(207, 37%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 25%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #49789F?
White text on this background reaches 4.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.47:1.
What colors go well with #49789F?
Its direct complement is #9D6F48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D484D and #9D9948 gives you contrast without the vibration.