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#4B6CD8 — Slate Blue
#4B6CD8 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #4B6CD8
- f2f5fc
- ccd5f4
- a6b6eb
- 7f96e3
- 5977da
- 3257d2
- 2646af
- 1e3788
- 152762
- 0d183b
- 050815
Color schemes using #4B6CD8
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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#4B6CD8 FAQ
What color is #4B6CD8?
#4B6CD8 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 64% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4B6CD8?
#4B6CD8 is rgb(75, 108, 216) in RGB, hsl(226, 64%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 50%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B6CD8?
White text on this background reaches 4.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.44:1.
What colors go well with #4B6CD8?
Its direct complement is #D8B74B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8714B and #B2D84B gives you contrast without the vibration.