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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4F97D0 — Steel Blue
#4F97D0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #4F97D0
- f3f8fc
- cee2f2
- a9cce8
- 84b5de
- 5f9fd4
- 3a89cb
- 2d71a8
- 235883
- 193f5e
- 0f2639
- 050d14
Color schemes using #4F97D0
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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#4F97D0 FAQ
What color is #4F97D0?
#4F97D0 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 58% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4F97D0?
#4F97D0 is rgb(79, 151, 208) in RGB, hsl(207, 58%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 27%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4F97D0?
White text on this background reaches 3.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.67:1.
What colors go well with #4F97D0?
Its direct complement is #D0884E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D04E54 and #D0C94E gives you contrast without the vibration.