SlateGray and SteelBlue
Analogous color combination with 1.01:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#708090112, 128, 144210, 13%, 50%#4682B470, 130, 180207, 44%, 49%Harmony: Analogous
These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.
The hue angle between SlateGray and SteelBlue is 3 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
SlateGray surface
Sample text on a slategray background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
SteelBlue surface
Sample text on a steelblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #708090;
--color-b: #4682B4;
--color-a-rgb: 112, 128, 144;
--color-b-rgb: 70, 130, 180;
}JSON
{
"name": "SlateGray and SteelBlue",
"colors": [
{
"name": "SlateGray",
"hex": "#708090",
"rgb": [
112,
128,
144
]
},
{
"name": "SteelBlue",
"hex": "#4682B4",
"rgb": [
70,
130,
180
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 1.01
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do slategray and steelblue go together?
Yes. SlateGray and SteelBlue form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.01:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between slategray and steelblue?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SlateGray (#708090) and SteelBlue (#4682B4) is 1.01:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use slategray and steelblue in design?
A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for slategray and steelblue?
SlateGray has the hex code #708090 and RGB values rgb(112, 128, 144). SteelBlue has the hex code #4682B4 and RGB values rgb(70, 130, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.