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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B5CA0 — Cerulean
#4B5CA0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #4B5CA0
- f5f6fa
- d5d9eb
- b5bddc
- 95a0cd
- 7584be
- 5567af
- 445491
- 354171
- 262f51
- 171c31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #4B5CA0
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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#4B5CA0 FAQ
What color is #4B5CA0?
#4B5CA0 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 36% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B5CA0?
#4B5CA0 is rgb(75, 92, 160) in RGB, hsl(228, 36%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 42%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B5CA0?
White text on this background reaches 6.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.34:1.
What colors go well with #4B5CA0?
Its direct complement is #A08F4B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A0644B and #86A04B gives you contrast without the vibration.