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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#499CEE — Steel Blue
#499CEE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 210° 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 #499CEE
- f1f7fe
- c6e0fa
- 9bc8f6
- 70b1f2
- 459aee
- 1a82ea
- 126bc3
- 0e5398
- 0a3c6d
- 062442
- 020d17
Color schemes using #499CEE
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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#499CEE FAQ
What color is #499CEE?
#499CEE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 83% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #499CEE?
#499CEE is rgb(73, 156, 238) in RGB, hsl(210, 83%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(69%, 34%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #499CEE?
White text on this background reaches 2.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.27:1.
What colors go well with #499CEE?
Its direct complement is #EE9C49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EE4949 and #EEEE49 gives you contrast without the vibration.