#4A688D Hex Code
Color Name: Queen Blue
What is hex #4A688D Color?
The color name of hex code #4A688D is Queen Blue. The RGB values are (74, 104, 141) which means it is composed of
23% red, 33% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:48 M:26 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #4A688D has a hue of 213°, 48% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #4A688D Color Codes
| Color Name | Queen Blue |
| RGB Values | (74, 104, 141) |
| CMYK Values | (48%, 26%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (213°, 48%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #B59772 [Light Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5405 C |
| Closest RAL | 5023 [Distant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8D6F4A [French Bistre] |
| #4A688D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6A6A6A |
| Desaturated | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #636363 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A3A3A3 |
Hex #4A688D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #4A688D is #8D6F4A which is called French Bistre. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #4A688D color is offered by #8D6F4A. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #4A688D are #4E4A8D and #4A8A8D, called Dark Slate Blue and Jelly Bean Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #4A688D with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #4A688D are #8D4E4A (Cordovan) and #8A8D4A (Dark Tan). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#4A688D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8D4A68 (Twilight Lavender) and #688D4A (Palm Leaf) along with #4A688D, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #4A688D has #8D4A68 (Twilight Lavender), #8D6F4A (French Bistre) and #4A8D6F (Deep Aquamarine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #4A688D contains #8D4A8A (Razzmic Berry), #8D6F4A (French Bistre) and #4A8D4E (Middle Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #4A688D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #4A688D rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 4A688D Color
Tints
6E86A4- 8095AF
- 92A4BB
- A5B4C6
- B7C3D1
- C9D2DD
- DBE1E8
- EDF0F4
Tones
- 556D8A
- 5A6F89
- 607288
- 657487
- 6A7685
- 707984
- 757B83
- 7B7E81
Shades
- 3B5371
- 344963
- 2C3E55
- 253447
- 1E2A38
- 161F2A
- 0F151C
- 070A0E
#4A688D Color Patterns
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#4A688D Gingham Checks
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#4A688D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#4A688D Honeycomb Pattern
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#4A688D Leaves Pattern
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#4A688D Houndstooth Pattern
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#4A688D Trellis Pattern
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#4A688D Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
