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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4987D3 — Steel Blue
#4987D3 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #4987D3
- f3f7fc
- cddef3
- a7c5ea
- 81ace1
- 5c93d7
- 367ace
- 2a64ac
- 204e86
- 173860
- 0e223a
- 050c15
Color schemes using #4987D3
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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#4987D3 FAQ
What color is #4987D3?
#4987D3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 61% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4987D3?
#4987D3 is rgb(73, 135, 211) in RGB, hsl(213, 61%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 36%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4987D3?
White text on this background reaches 3.69:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.69:1.
What colors go well with #4987D3?
Its direct complement is #D3964A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3514A and #CCD34A gives you contrast without the vibration.