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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4A76DE — Steel Blue
#4A76DE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #4A76DE
- f2f5fd
- cad7f5
- a3b9ee
- 7b9be7
- 537de0
- 2c60d8
- 214db4
- 1a3c8c
- 122b65
- 0b1a3d
- 040916
Color schemes using #4A76DE
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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#4A76DE FAQ
What color is #4A76DE?
#4A76DE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 69% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4A76DE?
#4A76DE is rgb(74, 118, 222) in RGB, hsl(222, 69%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 47%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A76DE?
White text on this background reaches 4.25:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.94:1.
What colors go well with #4A76DE?
Its direct complement is #DEB14A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DE684A and #C0DE4A gives you contrast without the vibration.