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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#0451CD — Sapphire
#0451CD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #0451CD
- f0f6ff
- c2d9fe
- 94bcfd
- 669ffc
- 3883fb
- 0a66fa
- 0453d1
- 0341a3
- 022e75
- 011c47
- 010a19
Color schemes using #0451CD
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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#0451CD FAQ
What color is #0451CD?
#0451CD is a shade of sapphire in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 96% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #0451CD?
#0451CD is rgb(4, 81, 205) in RGB, hsl(217, 96%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(98%, 60%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #0451CD?
White text on this background reaches 6.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.06:1.
What colors go well with #0451CD?
Its direct complement is #CD8004. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD1C04 and #B5CD04 gives you contrast without the vibration.