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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1C3EBA — Sapphire
#1C3EBA 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 #1C3EBA
- f2f4fd
- c9d3f7
- a0b2f1
- 7790eb
- 4e6fe5
- 264edf
- 1c3eb9
- 163091
- 102368
- 09153f
- 030716
Color schemes using #1C3EBA
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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#1C3EBA FAQ
What color is #1C3EBA?
#1C3EBA is a shade of sapphire in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 74% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1C3EBA?
#1C3EBA is rgb(28, 62, 186) in RGB, hsl(227, 74%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(85%, 67%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1C3EBA?
White text on this background reaches 8.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.45:1.
What colors go well with #1C3EBA?
Its direct complement is #BA981C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BA491C and #8DBA1C gives you contrast without the vibration.