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#4E9CD4 — Steel Blue
#4E9CD4 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #4E9CD4
- f3f8fc
- cde3f3
- a7ceea
- 81b9e1
- 5ca4d7
- 368fce
- 2a75ac
- 205c86
- 174260
- 0e283a
- 050e15
Color schemes using #4E9CD4
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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#4E9CD4 FAQ
What color is #4E9CD4?
#4E9CD4 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 61% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4E9CD4?
#4E9CD4 is rgb(78, 156, 212) in RGB, hsl(205, 61%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 26%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E9CD4?
White text on this background reaches 2.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.03:1.
What colors go well with #4E9CD4?
Its direct complement is #D4864E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D44E5A and #D4C94E gives you contrast without the vibration.