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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E53E9 — Slate Blue
#4E53E9 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #4E53E9
- f1f2fd
- c8c9f8
- 9ea1f3
- 7478ee
- 4a50e9
- 2127e4
- 171dbe
- 121794
- 0d106a
- 080a40
- 030317
Color schemes using #4E53E9
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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#4E53E9 FAQ
What color is #4E53E9?
#4E53E9 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 78% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4E53E9?
#4E53E9 is rgb(78, 83, 233) in RGB, hsl(238, 78%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 64%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E53E9?
White text on this background reaches 5.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.74:1.
What colors go well with #4E53E9?
Its direct complement is #E9E44E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9964E and #A1E94E gives you contrast without the vibration.