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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#497EDA — Steel Blue
#497EDA is a mid-tone 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 #497EDA
- f2f6fc
- cbdaf4
- a4bfec
- 7da3e4
- 5788dc
- 306cd5
- 2458b1
- 1c448a
- 143163
- 0c1e3c
- 040b15
Color schemes using #497EDA
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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#497EDA FAQ
What color is #497EDA?
#497EDA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #497EDA?
#497EDA is rgb(73, 126, 218) in RGB, hsl(218, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 42%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #497EDA?
White text on this background reaches 3.98:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.28:1.
What colors go well with #497EDA?
Its direct complement is #DAA549. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA5C49 and #C6DA49 gives you contrast without the vibration.