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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#05299E — Cobalt
#05299E is a dark saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #05299E
- f0f4ff
- c3d0fd
- 95adfc
- 688afa
- 3a67f9
- 0d43f8
- 0635cf
- 0529a1
- 041e74
- 021246
- 010619
Color schemes using #05299E
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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#05299E FAQ
What color is #05299E?
#05299E is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 94% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #05299E?
#05299E is rgb(5, 41, 158) in RGB, hsl(226, 94%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(97%, 74%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #05299E?
White text on this background reaches 11.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.82:1.
What colors go well with #05299E?
Its direct complement is #9E7B05. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E2E05 and #759E05 gives you contrast without the vibration.