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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E72D4 — Steel Blue
#4E72D4 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #4E72D4
- f3f5fc
- cdd7f3
- a7b9ea
- 819be1
- 5c7dd7
- 365ece
- 2a4cac
- 203b86
- 172b60
- 0e1a3a
- 050915
Color schemes using #4E72D4
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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#4E72D4 FAQ
What color is #4E72D4?
#4E72D4 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 61% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4E72D4?
#4E72D4 is rgb(78, 114, 212) in RGB, hsl(224, 61%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 46%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E72D4?
White text on this background reaches 4.49:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.68:1.
What colors go well with #4E72D4?
Its direct complement is #D4B14E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D46E4E and #B5D44E gives you contrast without the vibration.