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#4E59A6 — Cerulean
#4E59A6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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 #4E59A6
- f5f5fa
- d5d7eb
- b5b9dc
- 959bcd
- 757dbe
- 5560af
- 444d91
- 353c71
- 262b51
- 171a31
- 080911
Color schemes using #4E59A6
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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#4E59A6 FAQ
What color is #4E59A6?
#4E59A6 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 36% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E59A6?
#4E59A6 is rgb(78, 89, 166) in RGB, hsl(233, 36%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 46%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E59A6?
White text on this background reaches 6.36:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.3:1.
What colors go well with #4E59A6?
Its direct complement is #A69C4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6704E and #85A64E gives you contrast without the vibration.