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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E6C8D — Slate
#4E6C8D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #4E6C8D
- f5f7fa
- d7e0e9
- b9c8d8
- 9ab0c8
- 7c99b7
- 5e81a6
- 4c6a8a
- 3b526b
- 2a3b4d
- 1a242f
- 090d10
Color schemes using #4E6C8D
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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#4E6C8D FAQ
What color is #4E6C8D?
#4E6C8D is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E6C8D?
#4E6C8D is rgb(78, 108, 141) in RGB, hsl(211, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 23%, 0%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E6C8D?
White text on this background reaches 5.45:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.85:1.
What colors go well with #4E6C8D?
Its direct complement is #8D6F4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D4F4E and #8C8D4E gives you contrast without the vibration.