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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B88EC — Steel Blue
#4B88EC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #4B88EC
- f1f6fe
- c7daf9
- 9cbef5
- 72a2f0
- 4786ec
- 1d6ae7
- 1456c1
- 104396
- 0b306c
- 071d42
- 020a17
Color schemes using #4B88EC
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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#4B88EC FAQ
What color is #4B88EC?
#4B88EC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 81% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4B88EC?
#4B88EC is rgb(75, 136, 236) in RGB, hsl(217, 81%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 42%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B88EC?
White text on this background reaches 3.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.03:1.
What colors go well with #4B88EC?
Its direct complement is #ECAE4B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EC5E4B and #D9EC4B gives you contrast without the vibration.