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#1C4BF2 — Cerulean
#1C4BF2 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 #1C4BF2
- f1f3fe
- c4d0fc
- 98adf9
- 6c8af6
- 3f66f4
- 1343f1
- 0c35c9
- 09299d
- 071e71
- 041244
- 010618
Color schemes using #1C4BF2
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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#1C4BF2 FAQ
What color is #1C4BF2?
#1C4BF2 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 89% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1C4BF2?
#1C4BF2 is rgb(28, 75, 242) in RGB, hsl(227, 89%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(88%, 69%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1C4BF2?
White text on this background reaches 6.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.34:1.
What colors go well with #1C4BF2?
Its direct complement is #F2C41C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F2591C and #B5F21C gives you contrast without the vibration.