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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4F4ADE — Slate Blue
#4F4ADE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 242° 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.
#4f4ade
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Tints and shades of #4F4ADE
- f2f2fd
- cccaf5
- a5a3ee
- 7f7be7
- 5853e0
- 322cd8
- 2621b4
- 1e1a8c
- 151265
- 0d0b3d
- 050416
Color schemes using #4F4ADE
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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#4F4ADE FAQ
What color is #4F4ADE?
#4F4ADE is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 69% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4F4ADE?
#4F4ADE is rgb(79, 74, 222) in RGB, hsl(242, 69%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 67%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4F4ADE?
White text on this background reaches 6.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.37:1.
What colors go well with #4F4ADE?
Its direct complement is #D9DE4A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DE994A and #8FDE4A gives you contrast without the vibration.