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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A51C7 — Sapphire
#1A51C7 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #1A51C7
- f1f5fd
- c8d7f8
- 9eb9f2
- 759bed
- 4b7de8
- 225fe2
- 194cbd
- 133c93
- 0e2b6a
- 081a40
- 030917
Color schemes using #1A51C7
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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#1A51C7 FAQ
What color is #1A51C7?
#1A51C7 is a shade of sapphire in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 77% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1A51C7?
#1A51C7 is rgb(26, 81, 199) in RGB, hsl(221, 77%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(87%, 59%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A51C7?
White text on this background reaches 6.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.05:1.
What colors go well with #1A51C7?
Its direct complement is #C7901A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7391A and #A7C71A gives you contrast without the vibration.