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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B4B63 — Graphite
#4B4B63 is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #4B4B63
- f6f6f8
- dcdce4
- c1c1d0
- a6a6bc
- 8b8ba8
- 717194
- 5c5c7a
- 47475f
- 333344
- 1f1f29
- 0b0b0f
Color schemes using #4B4B63
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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#4B4B63 FAQ
What color is #4B4B63?
#4B4B63 is a shade of graphite in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 14% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B4B63?
#4B4B63 is rgb(75, 75, 99) in RGB, hsl(240, 14%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 24%, 0%, 61%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B4B63?
White text on this background reaches 8.45:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.49:1.
What colors go well with #4B4B63?
Its direct complement is #63634B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #63574B and #57634B gives you contrast without the vibration.