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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D4DB8 — Cerulean
#4D4DB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #4D4DB8
- f4f4fb
- d3d3ed
- b1b1e0
- 8f8fd3
- 6e6ec5
- 4c4cb8
- 3d3d98
- 2f2f77
- 222255
- 151534
- 070712
Color schemes using #4D4DB8
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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#4D4DB8 FAQ
What color is #4D4DB8?
#4D4DB8 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 43% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D4DB8?
#4D4DB8 is rgb(77, 77, 184) in RGB, hsl(240, 43%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 58%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D4DB8?
White text on this background reaches 6.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.07:1.
What colors go well with #4D4DB8?
Its direct complement is #B8B84C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8824C and #82B84C gives you contrast without the vibration.