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#4E8F97 — Steel Blue
#4E8F97 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #4E8F97
- f5f9fa
- d6e8ea
- b7d6da
- 98c4ca
- 79b2ba
- 5aa1aa
- 48858d
- 39686e
- 294a4f
- 192d30
- 091011
Color schemes using #4E8F97
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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#4E8F97 FAQ
What color is #4E8F97?
#4E8F97 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 32% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E8F97?
#4E8F97 is rgb(78, 143, 151) in RGB, hsl(187, 32%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 5%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E8F97?
White text on this background reaches 3.68:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.7:1.
What colors go well with #4E8F97?
Its direct complement is #97574E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #974E6A and #977B4E gives you contrast without the vibration.