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#4B96BE — Steel Blue
#4B96BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #4B96BE
- f4f8fb
- d1e4ef
- afd0e2
- 8cbcd6
- 6aa8c9
- 4794bd
- 387a9d
- 2c5f7a
- 204458
- 132935
- 070f13
Color schemes using #4B96BE
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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#4B96BE FAQ
What color is #4B96BE?
#4B96BE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 47% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B96BE?
#4B96BE is rgb(75, 150, 190) in RGB, hsl(201, 47%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 21%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B96BE?
White text on this background reaches 3.28:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.41:1.
What colors go well with #4B96BE?
Its direct complement is #BE734B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE4B5C and #BEAD4B gives you contrast without the vibration.