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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4F679C — Steel Blue
#4F679C is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #4F679C
- f5f6fa
- d6dcea
- b6c2da
- 97a8cb
- 788dbb
- 5973ab
- 475e8e
- 38496f
- 28344f
- 182030
- 090b11
Color schemes using #4F679C
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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#4F679C FAQ
What color is #4F679C?
#4F679C is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 33% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4F679C?
#4F679C is rgb(79, 103, 156) in RGB, hsl(221, 33%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 34%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4F679C?
White text on this background reaches 5.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.75:1.
What colors go well with #4F679C?
Its direct complement is #9C834F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C5D4F and #8E9C4F gives you contrast without the vibration.