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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E80D0 — Steel Blue
#4E80D0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #4E80D0
- f3f6fc
- cedcf2
- a9c1e8
- 84a6de
- 5f8cd4
- 3a71cb
- 2d5ca8
- 234883
- 19345e
- 0f1f39
- 050b14
Color schemes using #4E80D0
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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#4E80D0 FAQ
What color is #4E80D0?
#4E80D0 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 58% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E80D0?
#4E80D0 is rgb(78, 128, 208) in RGB, hsl(217, 58%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 38%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E80D0?
White text on this background reaches 3.95:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.32:1.
What colors go well with #4E80D0?
Its direct complement is #D09E4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D05D4E and #C1D04E gives you contrast without the vibration.