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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4F6B8A — Slate
#4F6B8A is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #4F6B8A
- f5f7f9
- d7dfe8
- bac7d7
- 9cb0c6
- 7e98b5
- 6080a4
- 4e6987
- 3d526a
- 2c3b4c
- 1a242e
- 090d10
Color schemes using #4F6B8A
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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#4F6B8A FAQ
What color is #4F6B8A?
#4F6B8A is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 27% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4F6B8A?
#4F6B8A is rgb(79, 107, 138) in RGB, hsl(212, 27%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 22%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4F6B8A?
White text on this background reaches 5.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.8:1.
What colors go well with #4F6B8A?
Its direct complement is #8B7050. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8B5250 and #898B50 gives you contrast without the vibration.