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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#145D99 — Cobalt
#145D99 is a dark saturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #145D99
- f1f8fd
- c8e2f8
- 9ecdf2
- 75b7ed
- 4ba1e8
- 228ce2
- 1973bd
- 135a93
- 0e406a
- 082740
- 030e17
Color schemes using #145D99
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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#145D99 FAQ
What color is #145D99?
#145D99 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 77% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #145D99?
#145D99 is rgb(20, 93, 153) in RGB, hsl(207, 77%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(87%, 39%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #145D99?
White text on this background reaches 6.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.06:1.
What colors go well with #145D99?
Its direct complement is #995014. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99141B and #999314 gives you contrast without the vibration.