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#1E1BE4 — Cerulean
#1E1BE4 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #1E1BE4
- f2f1fd
- c8c7f8
- 9f9df4
- 7573ef
- 4c49ea
- 231fe5
- 1916bf
- 141195
- 0e0d6b
- 090841
- 030317
Color schemes using #1E1BE4
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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#1E1BE4 FAQ
What color is #1E1BE4?
#1E1BE4 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 79% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1E1BE4?
#1E1BE4 is rgb(30, 27, 228) in RGB, hsl(241, 79%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(87%, 88%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1E1BE4?
White text on this background reaches 9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.33:1.
What colors go well with #1E1BE4?
Its direct complement is #E1E41B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4831B and #7CE41B gives you contrast without the vibration.