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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4F819C — Steel Blue
#4F819C is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° 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.
#4f819c
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Tints and shades of #4F819C
- f5f8fa
- d6e3ea
- b6ceda
- 97b9cb
- 78a4bb
- 598eab
- 47758e
- 385b6f
- 28424f
- 182830
- 090e11
Color schemes using #4F819C
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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#4F819C FAQ
What color is #4F819C?
#4F819C is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 33% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4F819C?
#4F819C is rgb(79, 129, 156) in RGB, hsl(201, 33%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 17%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4F819C?
White text on this background reaches 4.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.95:1.
What colors go well with #4F819C?
Its direct complement is #9C6A4F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C4F5A and #9C904F gives you contrast without the vibration.