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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D72EA — Slate Blue
#4D72EA is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #4D72EA
- f1f4fd
- c7d3f8
- 9db1f4
- 7390ef
- 496fea
- 1f4de5
- 163ebf
- 113095
- 0d236b
- 081541
- 030717
Color schemes using #4D72EA
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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#4D72EA FAQ
What color is #4D72EA?
#4D72EA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 79% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4D72EA?
#4D72EA is rgb(77, 114, 234) in RGB, hsl(226, 79%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 51%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D72EA?
White text on this background reaches 4.28:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.91:1.
What colors go well with #4D72EA?
Its direct complement is #EAC54D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EA774D and #C0EA4D gives you contrast without the vibration.