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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B88DD — Steel Blue
#4B88DD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 215° 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 #4B88DD
- f2f6fd
- cbdcf5
- a3c2ee
- 7ca8e6
- 548edf
- 2d74d7
- 225fb3
- 1b4a8c
- 133564
- 0c203d
- 040b15
Color schemes using #4B88DD
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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#4B88DD FAQ
What color is #4B88DD?
#4B88DD is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 215 degrees, 68% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4B88DD?
#4B88DD is rgb(75, 136, 221) in RGB, hsl(215, 68%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 38%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B88DD?
White text on this background reaches 3.58:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.86:1.
What colors go well with #4B88DD?
Its direct complement is #DDA04B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD574B and #D1DD4B gives you contrast without the vibration.