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#4A78C0 — Steel Blue
#4A78C0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #4A78C0
- f4f6fb
- d1dcef
- aec2e3
- 8ca8d6
- 698eca
- 4674be
- 375f9e
- 2b4a7b
- 1f3558
- 132036
- 070b13
Color schemes using #4A78C0
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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#4A78C0 FAQ
What color is #4A78C0?
#4A78C0 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 48% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4A78C0?
#4A78C0 is rgb(74, 120, 192) in RGB, hsl(217, 48%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 38%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A78C0?
White text on this background reaches 4.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.74:1.
What colors go well with #4A78C0?
Its direct complement is #BF924A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BF584A and #B2BF4A gives you contrast without the vibration.