analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E8CBC — Steel Blue
#4E8CBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 206° 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.
#4e8cbc
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Tints and shades of #4E8CBC
- f4f8fb
- d2e2ee
- b0cce1
- 8eb6d4
- 6ca0c7
- 4a8aba
- 3b719b
- 2e5879
- 213f57
- 142635
- 070e12
Color schemes using #4E8CBC
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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#4E8CBC FAQ
What color is #4E8CBC?
#4E8CBC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 45% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E8CBC?
#4E8CBC is rgb(78, 140, 188) in RGB, hsl(206, 45%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 26%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E8CBC?
White text on this background reaches 3.62:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.8:1.
What colors go well with #4E8CBC?
Its direct complement is #BC7D4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC4E55 and #BCB44E gives you contrast without the vibration.