analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4A45DE — Slate Blue
#4A45DE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 242° 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.
#4a45de
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #4A45DE
- f2f2fd
- cccaf6
- a5a2ef
- 7e7ae8
- 5752e1
- 302bda
- 2520b5
- 1d198d
- 151265
- 0d0b3e
- 040416
Color schemes using #4A45DE
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.
Nearby colors
#4A45DE FAQ
What color is #4A45DE?
#4A45DE is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 70% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4A45DE?
#4A45DE is rgb(74, 69, 222) in RGB, hsl(242, 70%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 69%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A45DE?
White text on this background reaches 6.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.2:1.
What colors go well with #4A45DE?
Its direct complement is #D9DE45. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DE9645 and #8CDE45 gives you contrast without the vibration.