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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#0B488E — Cobalt
#0B488E is a dark saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #0B488E
- f1f7fe
- c5defb
- 99c5f7
- 6eacf4
- 4294f1
- 177bee
- 0f64c6
- 0c4e9b
- 08386f
- 052243
- 020c18
Color schemes using #0B488E
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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#0B488E FAQ
What color is #0B488E?
#0B488E is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 86% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #0B488E?
#0B488E is rgb(11, 72, 142) in RGB, hsl(212, 86%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(92%, 49%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #0B488E?
White text on this background reaches 9.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.33:1.
What colors go well with #0B488E?
Its direct complement is #8E510B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8E0F0B and #8A8E0B gives you contrast without the vibration.