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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#002AFF — Sapphire
#002AFF is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #002AFF
- f0f2ff
- c1cbff
- 92a4ff
- 637dff
- 3456ff
- 052fff
- 0024d5
- 001ca6
- 001477
- 000c48
- 000419
Color schemes using #002AFF
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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#002AFF FAQ
What color is #002AFF?
#002AFF is a shade of sapphire in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #002AFF?
#002AFF is rgb(0, 42, 255) in RGB, hsl(230, 100%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(100%, 84%, 0%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #002AFF?
White text on this background reaches 7.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.78:1.
What colors go well with #002AFF?
Its direct complement is #FFD500. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FF5500 and #AAFF00 gives you contrast without the vibration.