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#4E56C6 — Slate Blue
#4E56C6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 236° 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 #4E56C6
- f3f4fb
- d0d2f0
- adb0e4
- 898ed9
- 666dcd
- 424bc2
- 343ba1
- 292e7e
- 1d215a
- 121437
- 060713
Color schemes using #4E56C6
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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#4E56C6 FAQ
What color is #4E56C6?
#4E56C6 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E56C6?
#4E56C6 is rgb(78, 86, 198) in RGB, hsl(236, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 57%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E56C6?
White text on this background reaches 6.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.47:1.
What colors go well with #4E56C6?
Its direct complement is #C6BE4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C6824E and #92C64E gives you contrast without the vibration.