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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A3ABC — Sapphire
#1A3ABC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #1A3ABC
- f2f4fd
- c8d2f8
- 9fb0f2
- 768dec
- 4c6be7
- 2349e1
- 1a3abc
- 142d92
- 0e2069
- 091440
- 030716
Color schemes using #1A3ABC
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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#1A3ABC FAQ
What color is #1A3ABC?
#1A3ABC is a shade of sapphire in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 76% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1A3ABC?
#1A3ABC is rgb(26, 58, 188) in RGB, hsl(228, 76%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(86%, 69%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A3ABC?
White text on this background reaches 8.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.38:1.
What colors go well with #1A3ABC?
Its direct complement is #BC9C1A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC4B1A and #8CBC1A gives you contrast without the vibration.