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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#728ACF — Steel Blue
#728ACF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #728ACF
- f4f5fb
- d1d8ef
- aebbe3
- 8b9ed7
- 6881cb
- 4563bf
- 36509f
- 2a3f7c
- 1e2d59
- 121b36
- 070a13
Color schemes using #728ACF
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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#728ACF FAQ
What color is #728ACF?
#728ACF is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 49% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #728ACF?
#728ACF is rgb(114, 138, 207) in RGB, hsl(225, 49%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 33%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #728ACF?
White text on this background reaches 3.36:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.25:1.
What colors go well with #728ACF?
Its direct complement is #CFB872. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CF8A72 and #B8CF72 gives you contrast without the vibration.