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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#498E97 — Steel Blue
#498E97 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #498E97
- f5f9fa
- d5e8eb
- b5d7dc
- 96c6cc
- 76b5bd
- 56a4ae
- 458790
- 366970
- 274c51
- 182e31
- 081011
Color schemes using #498E97
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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#498E97 FAQ
What color is #498E97?
#498E97 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 35% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #498E97?
#498E97 is rgb(73, 142, 151) in RGB, hsl(187, 35%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 6%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #498E97?
White text on this background reaches 3.75:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.6:1.
What colors go well with #498E97?
Its direct complement is #975249. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #974967 and #977949 gives you contrast without the vibration.