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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1246E2 — Sapphire
#1246E2 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #1246E2
- f1f4fe
- c5d3fa
- 9ab1f7
- 6f90f3
- 436ef0
- 184dec
- 103dc5
- 0c309a
- 09226e
- 051543
- 020718
Color schemes using #1246E2
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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#1246E2 FAQ
What color is #1246E2?
#1246E2 is a shade of sapphire in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 85% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1246E2?
#1246E2 is rgb(18, 70, 226) in RGB, hsl(225, 85%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(92%, 69%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1246E2?
White text on this background reaches 7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3:1.
What colors go well with #1246E2?
Its direct complement is #E2AE12. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E24612 and #AEE212 gives you contrast without the vibration.