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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4F90BD — Steel Blue
#4F90BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #4F90BD
- f4f8fb
- d2e2ee
- b0cde1
- 8eb7d4
- 6ca1c7
- 4a8bba
- 3b739b
- 2e5979
- 214057
- 142735
- 070e12
Color schemes using #4F90BD
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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#4F90BD FAQ
What color is #4F90BD?
#4F90BD is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 45% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4F90BD?
#4F90BD is rgb(79, 144, 189) in RGB, hsl(205, 45%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 24%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4F90BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.06:1.
What colors go well with #4F90BD?
Its direct complement is #BD7E51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD515A and #BDB451 gives you contrast without the vibration.