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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1C3AA6 — Cobalt
#1C3AA6 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #1C3AA6
- f2f4fd
- cad3f6
- a2b2ef
- 7a92e8
- 5171e2
- 2950db
- 1f40b6
- 18328e
- 112466
- 0b163e
- 040816
Color schemes using #1C3AA6
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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#1C3AA6 FAQ
What color is #1C3AA6?
#1C3AA6 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 71% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1C3AA6?
#1C3AA6 is rgb(28, 58, 166) in RGB, hsl(227, 71%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(83%, 65%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1C3AA6?
White text on this background reaches 9.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.21:1.
What colors go well with #1C3AA6?
Its direct complement is #A6881C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6431C and #7FA61C gives you contrast without the vibration.