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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B5D85 — Pine
#1B5D85 is a dark saturated blue sitting at 203° 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 #1B5D85
- f2f9fc
- cbe5f4
- a4d1ec
- 7dbde4
- 57a9dc
- 3095d5
- 247bb1
- 1c608a
- 144563
- 0c2a3c
- 040f15
Color schemes using #1B5D85
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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#1B5D85 FAQ
What color is #1B5D85?
#1B5D85 is a shade of pine in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 66% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1B5D85?
#1B5D85 is rgb(27, 93, 133) in RGB, hsl(203, 66%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 30%, 0%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B5D85?
White text on this background reaches 7.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.95:1.
What colors go well with #1B5D85?
Its direct complement is #83431B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #831B27 and #83771B gives you contrast without the vibration.