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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4A7EED — Steel Blue
#4A7EED is a mid-tone 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 #4A7EED
- f1f5fe
- c6d7f9
- 9cb8f5
- 719af1
- 467bed
- 1c5ce9
- 134bc2
- 0f3a97
- 0b2a6d
- 071942
- 020917
Color schemes using #4A7EED
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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#4A7EED FAQ
What color is #4A7EED?
#4A7EED is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 82% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4A7EED?
#4A7EED is rgb(74, 126, 237) in RGB, hsl(221, 82%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(69%, 47%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A7EED?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.5:1.
What colors go well with #4A7EED?
Its direct complement is #EDB94A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ED684A and #CFED4A gives you contrast without the vibration.