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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#498EAC — Steel Blue
#498EAC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #498EAC
- f4f9fa
- d3e5ec
- b3d1de
- 92bdd0
- 71aac2
- 5096b4
- 407c95
- 326074
- 244554
- 162a33
- 080f12
Color schemes using #498EAC
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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#498EAC FAQ
What color is #498EAC?
#498EAC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 40% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #498EAC?
#498EAC is rgb(73, 142, 172) in RGB, hsl(198, 40%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 17%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #498EAC?
White text on this background reaches 3.65:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.75:1.
What colors go well with #498EAC?
Its direct complement is #AB6749. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB495D and #AB9849 gives you contrast without the vibration.