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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4A74CF — Steel Blue
#4A74CF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #4A74CF
- f3f6fc
- ced9f2
- a9bde8
- 84a0de
- 5f84d4
- 3a67cb
- 2d54a8
- 234183
- 192f5e
- 0f1d39
- 050a14
Color schemes using #4A74CF
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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#4A74CF FAQ
What color is #4A74CF?
#4A74CF is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 58% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4A74CF?
#4A74CF is rgb(74, 116, 207) in RGB, hsl(221, 58%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 44%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A74CF?
White text on this background reaches 4.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.69:1.
What colors go well with #4A74CF?
Its direct complement is #CFA54A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CF624A and #B6CF4A gives you contrast without the vibration.