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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4985DA — Steel Blue
#4985DA is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 215° 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 #4985DA
- f2f7fc
- cbdcf4
- a4c2ec
- 7da8e4
- 578edc
- 3074d5
- 245fb1
- 1c4a8a
- 143563
- 0c203c
- 040b15
Color schemes using #4985DA
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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#4985DA FAQ
What color is #4985DA?
#4985DA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 215 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4985DA?
#4985DA is rgb(73, 133, 218) in RGB, hsl(215, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 39%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4985DA?
White text on this background reaches 3.72:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.65:1.
What colors go well with #4985DA?
Its direct complement is #DA9D49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA5549 and #CEDA49 gives you contrast without the vibration.