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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#747FBE — Steel Blue
#747FBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #747FBE
- f5f5fa
- d5d8eb
- b5bbdc
- 959dcd
- 7580be
- 5563af
- 445091
- 353e71
- 262d51
- 171b31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #747FBE
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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#747FBE FAQ
What color is #747FBE?
#747FBE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #747FBE?
#747FBE is rgb(116, 127, 190) in RGB, hsl(231, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 33%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #747FBE?
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 #747FBE?
Its direct complement is #BEB374. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE8E74 and #A4BE74 gives you contrast without the vibration.