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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B9EE4 — Cyan
#1B9EE4 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #1B9EE4
- f1f9fd
- c7e7f8
- 9dd5f4
- 73c3ef
- 49b2ea
- 1fa0e5
- 1684bf
- 116795
- 0d4a6b
- 082d41
- 031017
Color schemes using #1B9EE4
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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#1B9EE4 FAQ
What color is #1B9EE4?
#1B9EE4 is a shade of cyan in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 79% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1B9EE4?
#1B9EE4 is rgb(27, 158, 228) in RGB, hsl(201, 79%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(88%, 31%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B9EE4?
White text on this background reaches 2.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.06:1.
What colors go well with #1B9EE4?
Its direct complement is #E4611B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E41B39 and #E4C61B gives you contrast without the vibration.