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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B6AA0 — Steel Blue
#4B6AA0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #4B6AA0
- f5f7fa
- d5ddeb
- b5c3dc
- 95a9cd
- 7590be
- 5576af
- 446091
- 354b71
- 263651
- 172131
- 080c11
Color schemes using #4B6AA0
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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#4B6AA0 FAQ
What color is #4B6AA0?
#4B6AA0 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 36% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B6AA0?
#4B6AA0 is rgb(75, 106, 160) in RGB, hsl(218, 36%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 34%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B6AA0?
White text on this background reaches 5.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.87:1.
What colors go well with #4B6AA0?
Its direct complement is #A0814B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A0564B and #94A04B gives you contrast without the vibration.