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#4E48A3 — Cerulean
#4E48A3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 244° 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 #4E48A3
- f5f4fa
- d5d4ec
- b6b3de
- 9793cf
- 7772c1
- 5851b3
- 474194
- 373374
- 282453
- 181632
- 080812
Color schemes using #4E48A3
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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#4E48A3 FAQ
What color is #4E48A3?
#4E48A3 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 244 degrees, 39% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E48A3?
#4E48A3 is rgb(78, 72, 163) in RGB, hsl(244, 39%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 56%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E48A3?
White text on this background reaches 7.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.78:1.
What colors go well with #4E48A3?
Its direct complement is #9DA348. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A37B48 and #6FA348 gives you contrast without the vibration.