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#4A88D9 — Steel Blue
#4A88D9 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #4A88D9
- f2f7fc
- ccddf4
- a5c4ec
- 7eaae4
- 5891db
- 3177d3
- 2561b0
- 1d4c89
- 153662
- 0d213c
- 040c15
Color schemes using #4A88D9
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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#4A88D9 FAQ
What color is #4A88D9?
#4A88D9 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 65% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4A88D9?
#4A88D9 is rgb(74, 136, 217) in RGB, hsl(214, 65%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 37%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4A88D9?
White text on this background reaches 3.61:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.81:1.
What colors go well with #4A88D9?
Its direct complement is #D99B4A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9544A and #CFD94A gives you contrast without the vibration.