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#4F749C — Steel Blue
#4F749C is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #4F749C
- f5f7fa
- d6e0ea
- b6c8da
- 97b0cb
- 7898bb
- 5981ab
- 47698e
- 38526f
- 283b4f
- 182430
- 090d11
Color schemes using #4F749C
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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#4F749C FAQ
What color is #4F749C?
#4F749C is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 33% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4F749C?
#4F749C is rgb(79, 116, 156) in RGB, hsl(211, 33%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 26%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4F749C?
White text on this background reaches 4.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.31:1.
What colors go well with #4F749C?
Its direct complement is #9C774F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C504F and #9B9C4F gives you contrast without the vibration.