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#4D79CB — Steel Blue
#4D79CB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #4D79CB
- f3f6fc
- cfdbf1
- aabfe6
- 86a4dc
- 6289d1
- 3d6dc7
- 3059a5
- 254581
- 1b325c
- 101e38
- 060b14
Color schemes using #4D79CB
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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#4D79CB FAQ
What color is #4D79CB?
#4D79CB is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 55% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D79CB?
#4D79CB is rgb(77, 121, 203) in RGB, hsl(219, 55%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 40%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D79CB?
White text on this background reaches 4.27:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.91:1.
What colors go well with #4D79CB?
Its direct complement is #CB9F4D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CB604D and #B8CB4D gives you contrast without the vibration.