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#4B6EEC — Slate Blue
#4B6EEC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #4B6EEC
- f1f4fe
- c7d2f9
- 9caff5
- 728df0
- 476bec
- 1d49e7
- 143ac1
- 102d96
- 0b206c
- 071442
- 020717
Color schemes using #4B6EEC
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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#4B6EEC FAQ
What color is #4B6EEC?
#4B6EEC is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 81% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4B6EEC?
#4B6EEC is rgb(75, 110, 236) in RGB, hsl(227, 81%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 53%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B6EEC?
White text on this background reaches 4.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.74:1.
What colors go well with #4B6EEC?
Its direct complement is #ECC94B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EC794B and #BEEC4B gives you contrast without the vibration.