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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B29EE — Cerulean
#1B29EE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 236° 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 #1B29EE
- f1f2fe
- c5c9fb
- 99a0f7
- 6e77f4
- 424ef1
- 1725ee
- 0f1bc6
- 0c159b
- 080f6f
- 050943
- 020318
Color schemes using #1B29EE
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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#1B29EE FAQ
What color is #1B29EE?
#1B29EE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 86% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1B29EE?
#1B29EE is rgb(27, 41, 238) in RGB, hsl(236, 86%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(89%, 83%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B29EE?
White text on this background reaches 8.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.6:1.
What colors go well with #1B29EE?
Its direct complement is #EEE01B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EE771B and #93EE1B gives you contrast without the vibration.