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#4E83A6 — Steel Blue
#4E83A6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #4E83A6
- f5f8fa
- d5e2eb
- b5ccdc
- 95b7cd
- 75a1be
- 558baf
- 447291
- 355971
- 264051
- 172731
- 080e11
Color schemes using #4E83A6
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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#4E83A6 FAQ
What color is #4E83A6?
#4E83A6 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 36% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E83A6?
#4E83A6 is rgb(78, 131, 166) in RGB, hsl(204, 36%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 21%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E83A6?
White text on this background reaches 4.1:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.12:1.
What colors go well with #4E83A6?
Its direct complement is #A6724E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A64E57 and #A69E4E gives you contrast without the vibration.