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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1C39B0 — Cobalt
#1C39B0 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #1C39B0
- f2f4fd
- c9d2f7
- a1b1f0
- 788fea
- 4f6de4
- 274bdd
- 1d3cb8
- 162f90
- 102267
- 0a143f
- 030716
Color schemes using #1C39B0
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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#1C39B0 FAQ
What color is #1C39B0?
#1C39B0 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 73% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1C39B0?
#1C39B0 is rgb(28, 57, 176) in RGB, hsl(228, 73%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 68%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1C39B0?
White text on this background reaches 9.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.26:1.
What colors go well with #1C39B0?
Its direct complement is #B0931C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0481C and #84B01C gives you contrast without the vibration.