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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4C6EA4 — Steel Blue
#4C6EA4 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #4C6EA4
- f5f7fa
- d4ddeb
- b4c4dd
- 94aace
- 7491bf
- 5477b0
- 436192
- 344c72
- 263752
- 172132
- 080c11
Color schemes using #4C6EA4
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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#4C6EA4 FAQ
What color is #4C6EA4?
#4C6EA4 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 37% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4C6EA4?
#4C6EA4 is rgb(76, 110, 164) in RGB, hsl(217, 37%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 33%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4C6EA4?
White text on this background reaches 5.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.07:1.
What colors go well with #4C6EA4?
Its direct complement is #A4824C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4564C and #9AA44C gives you contrast without the vibration.