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#4A50BF — Cerulean
#4A50BF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #4A50BF
- f4f4fb
- d1d2ef
- aeb1e3
- 8c8fd6
- 696eca
- 464cbe
- 373d9e
- 2b2f7b
- 1f2258
- 131536
- 070713
Color schemes using #4A50BF
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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#4A50BF FAQ
What color is #4A50BF?
#4A50BF is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 48% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4A50BF?
#4A50BF is rgb(74, 80, 191) in RGB, hsl(237, 48%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 58%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A50BF?
White text on this background reaches 6.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.
What colors go well with #4A50BF?
Its direct complement is #BFB94A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BF7F4A and #8ABF4A gives you contrast without the vibration.