#4976B6 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(73, 118, 182)
HSL:hsl(215, 43%, 50%)
HEX
#4976B6
RGB
73, 118, 182
HSL
215°, 43%, 50%
HSV
215°, 60%, 71%
CMYK
60%, 35%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

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HEX
#4976B6
≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #4976B6 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#4976B6
10%#416BA4
20%#3A5F92
30%#335380
40%#2C476D
50%#243B5B
60%#1D2F49
70%#162437
80%#0F1824
90%#070C12
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#4976B6
10%#5B84BE
20%#6D92C5
30%#7F9FCC
40%#92ADD3
50%#A4BBDB
60%#B6C8E2
70%#C8D6E9
80%#DBE4F0
90%#EDF1F8
100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #4976B6.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #4976B6 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#4976B6
Contrast ratio4.55:1
WCAG levelAA
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#4976B6
Contrast ratio4.62:1
WCAG levelAA
Recommended text preview
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#4976B6
Contrast ratio4.62:1
WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #4976B6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #4976B6 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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