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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B5BE4 — Denim
#1B5BE4 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 #1B5BE4
- f1f5fd
- c7d7f8
- 9db9f4
- 739aef
- 497cea
- 1f5ee5
- 164cbf
- 113b95
- 0d2a6b
- 081a41
- 030917
Color schemes using #1B5BE4
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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#1B5BE4 FAQ
What color is #1B5BE4?
#1B5BE4 is a shade of denim in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 79% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1B5BE4?
#1B5BE4 is rgb(27, 91, 228) in RGB, hsl(221, 79%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(88%, 60%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B5BE4?
White text on this background reaches 5.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.66:1.
What colors go well with #1B5BE4?
Its direct complement is #E4A41B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4401B and #BFE41B gives you contrast without the vibration.