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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7182BC — Steel Blue
#7182BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #7182BC
- f5f6fa
- d5daeb
- b5bedc
- 95a2cd
- 7586be
- 556aaf
- 445691
- 354371
- 263051
- 171d31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #7182BC
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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#7182BC FAQ
What color is #7182BC?
#7182BC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7182BC?
#7182BC is rgb(113, 130, 188) in RGB, hsl(226, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 31%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7182BC?
White text on this background reaches 3.74:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.62:1.
What colors go well with #7182BC?
Its direct complement is #BCAB71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC8571 and #A8BC71 gives you contrast without the vibration.