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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B86A0 — Steel Blue
#4B86A0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #4B86A0
- f5f8fa
- d5e4eb
- b5d0dc
- 95bccd
- 75a8be
- 5594af
- 447a91
- 355f71
- 264451
- 172931
- 080f11
Color schemes using #4B86A0
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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#4B86A0 FAQ
What color is #4B86A0?
#4B86A0 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 36% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B86A0?
#4B86A0 is rgb(75, 134, 160) in RGB, hsl(198, 36%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 16%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B86A0?
White text on this background reaches 4.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.
What colors go well with #4B86A0?
Its direct complement is #A0644B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A04B5C and #A08F4B gives you contrast without the vibration.