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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B4CEE — Cerulean
#1B4CEE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #1B4CEE
- f1f4fe
- c5d2fb
- 99aff7
- 6e8df4
- 426bf1
- 1749ee
- 0f3ac6
- 0c2d9b
- 08206f
- 051443
- 020718
Color schemes using #1B4CEE
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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#1B4CEE FAQ
What color is #1B4CEE?
#1B4CEE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 86% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1B4CEE?
#1B4CEE is rgb(27, 76, 238) in RGB, hsl(226, 86%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(89%, 68%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B4CEE?
White text on this background reaches 6.33:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.31:1.
What colors go well with #1B4CEE?
Its direct complement is #EEBD1B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EE531B and #B6EE1B gives you contrast without the vibration.