analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7280BB — Steel Blue
#7280BB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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.
#7280bb
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #7280BB
- f5f6fa
- d5d9eb
- b5bddc
- 96a1cc
- 7684bd
- 5668ae
- 455490
- 364270
- 272f51
- 181d31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #7280BB
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.
Nearby colors
#7280BB FAQ
What color is #7280BB?
#7280BB is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 35% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7280BB?
#7280BB is rgb(114, 128, 187) in RGB, hsl(228, 35%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 32%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7280BB?
White text on this background reaches 3.8:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.52:1.
What colors go well with #7280BB?
Its direct complement is #BBAC72. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB8872 and #A5BB72 gives you contrast without the vibration.