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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4A80D3 — Steel Blue
#4A80D3 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #4A80D3
- f3f6fc
- cddcf3
- a7c2ea
- 81a7e1
- 5c8dd7
- 3673ce
- 2a5eac
- 204986
- 173460
- 0e203a
- 050b15
Color schemes using #4A80D3
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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#4A80D3 FAQ
What color is #4A80D3?
#4A80D3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 61% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4A80D3?
#4A80D3 is rgb(74, 128, 211) in RGB, hsl(216, 61%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 39%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A80D3?
White text on this background reaches 3.95:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.32:1.
What colors go well with #4A80D3?
Its direct complement is #D39C4A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3584A and #C6D34A gives you contrast without the vibration.