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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A4DAD — Sapphire
#1A4DAD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #1A4DAD
- f2f6fd
- c9d9f7
- a0bcf1
- 77a0eb
- 4e83e5
- 2666df
- 1c53b9
- 164191
- 102e68
- 091c3f
- 030a16
Color schemes using #1A4DAD
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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#1A4DAD FAQ
What color is #1A4DAD?
#1A4DAD is a shade of sapphire in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 74% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1A4DAD?
#1A4DAD is rgb(26, 77, 173) in RGB, hsl(219, 74%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(85%, 55%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A4DAD?
White text on this background reaches 7.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.71:1.
What colors go well with #1A4DAD?
Its direct complement is #AD7A1A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AD301A and #97AD1A gives you contrast without the vibration.