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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#003EA8 — Cobalt
#003EA8 is a dark saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #003EA8
- f0f5ff
- c1d8ff
- 92baff
- 639cff
- 347eff
- 0561ff
- 004ed5
- 003da6
- 002c77
- 001b48
- 000919
Color schemes using #003EA8
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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#003EA8 FAQ
What color is #003EA8?
#003EA8 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 100% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #003EA8?
#003EA8 is rgb(0, 62, 168) in RGB, hsl(218, 100%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(100%, 63%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #003EA8?
White text on this background reaches 9.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.25:1.
What colors go well with #003EA8?
Its direct complement is #A86B00. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A81600 and #92A800 gives you contrast without the vibration.