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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E7BA3 — Steel Blue
#4E7BA3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #4E7BA3
- f5f8fa
- d5e1eb
- b5cadc
- 96b3cc
- 769cbd
- 5685ae
- 456d90
- 365570
- 273d51
- 182531
- 080d11
Color schemes using #4E7BA3
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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#4E7BA3 FAQ
What color is #4E7BA3?
#4E7BA3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 35% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E7BA3?
#4E7BA3 is rgb(78, 123, 163) in RGB, hsl(208, 35%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 25%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E7BA3?
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 #4E7BA3?
Its direct complement is #A2754E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A24E51 and #A29F4E gives you contrast without the vibration.