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#4E6DA2 — Steel Blue
#4E6DA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #4E6DA2
- f5f7fa
- d5ddeb
- b5c3dc
- 96aacc
- 7690bd
- 5676ae
- 456190
- 364b70
- 273651
- 182131
- 080c11
Color schemes using #4E6DA2
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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#4E6DA2 FAQ
What color is #4E6DA2?
#4E6DA2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 35% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E6DA2?
#4E6DA2 is rgb(78, 109, 162) in RGB, hsl(218, 35%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 33%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E6DA2?
White text on this background reaches 5.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.03:1.
What colors go well with #4E6DA2?
Its direct complement is #A2834E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2594E and #97A24E gives you contrast without the vibration.