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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4988CA — Steel Blue
#4988CA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #4988CA
- f3f7fc
- cfdff1
- aac7e6
- 86b0dc
- 6298d1
- 3d80c7
- 3069a5
- 255281
- 1b3b5c
- 102438
- 060d14
Color schemes using #4988CA
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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#4988CA FAQ
What color is #4988CA?
#4988CA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 55% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4988CA?
#4988CA is rgb(73, 136, 202) in RGB, hsl(211, 55%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 33%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4988CA?
White text on this background reaches 3.71:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.66:1.
What colors go well with #4988CA?
Its direct complement is #CA8C49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA4B49 and #C8CA49 gives you contrast without the vibration.