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#4E6DE9 — Slate Blue
#4E6DE9 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #4E6DE9
- f1f4fd
- c8d1f8
- 9eaff3
- 748cee
- 4a6ae9
- 2148e4
- 1739be
- 122c94
- 0d206a
- 081340
- 030717
Color schemes using #4E6DE9
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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#4E6DE9 FAQ
What color is #4E6DE9?
#4E6DE9 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 78% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4E6DE9?
#4E6DE9 is rgb(78, 109, 233) in RGB, hsl(228, 78%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 53%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E6DE9?
White text on this background reaches 4.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.69:1.
What colors go well with #4E6DE9?
Its direct complement is #E9CA4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E97D4E and #BBE94E gives you contrast without the vibration.