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#4E76A6 — Steel Blue
#4E76A6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #4E76A6
- f5f7fa
- d5dfeb
- b5c6dc
- 95aecd
- 7596be
- 557eaf
- 446791
- 355071
- 263a51
- 172331
- 080c11
Color schemes using #4E76A6
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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#4E76A6 FAQ
What color is #4E76A6?
#4E76A6 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 36% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E76A6?
#4E76A6 is rgb(78, 118, 166) in RGB, hsl(213, 36%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 29%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E76A6?
White text on this background reaches 4.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.47:1.
What colors go well with #4E76A6?
Its direct complement is #A67F4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6534E and #A2A64E gives you contrast without the vibration.