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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1E48C8 — Cerulean
#1E48C8 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #1E48C8
- f2f5fd
- c9d4f7
- a0b4f1
- 7794eb
- 4e74e5
- 2654df
- 1c43b9
- 163491
- 102668
- 09173f
- 030816
Color schemes using #1E48C8
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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#1E48C8 FAQ
What color is #1E48C8?
#1E48C8 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 74% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1E48C8?
#1E48C8 is rgb(30, 72, 200) in RGB, hsl(225, 74%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(85%, 64%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1E48C8?
White text on this background reaches 7.46:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.82:1.
What colors go well with #1E48C8?
Its direct complement is #C89D1E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8481E and #9DC81E gives you contrast without the vibration.