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#4C99C2 — Steel Blue
#4C99C2 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 #4C99C2
- f4f8fb
- d1e4ef
- aed0e3
- 8bbcd7
- 68a8cb
- 4594bf
- 367a9f
- 2a5f7c
- 1e4459
- 122a36
- 070f13
Color schemes using #4C99C2
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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#4C99C2 FAQ
What color is #4C99C2?
#4C99C2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 49% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4C99C2?
#4C99C2 is rgb(76, 153, 194) in RGB, hsl(201, 49%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 21%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4C99C2?
White text on this background reaches 3.16:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.64:1.
What colors go well with #4C99C2?
Its direct complement is #C2764C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C24C5E and #C2B04C gives you contrast without the vibration.