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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4BB8DD — Verdigris
#4BB8DD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #4BB8DD
- f2fafd
- cbeaf5
- a3dbee
- 7ccce6
- 54bcdf
- 2dadd7
- 228fb3
- 1b6f8c
- 135064
- 0c313d
- 041115
Color schemes using #4BB8DD
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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#4BB8DD FAQ
What color is #4BB8DD?
#4BB8DD is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 68% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4BB8DD?
#4BB8DD is rgb(75, 184, 221) in RGB, hsl(195, 68%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 17%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4BB8DD?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.2:1.
What colors go well with #4BB8DD?
Its direct complement is #DD6F4B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD4B6F and #DDB84B gives you contrast without the vibration.