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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1F4BBD — Cerulean
#1F4BBD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 223° 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 #1F4BBD
- f2f5fd
- c9d6f6
- a1b7f0
- 7999e9
- 507ae3
- 285bdc
- 1e49b7
- 17398f
- 112967
- 0a193e
- 040916
Color schemes using #1F4BBD
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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#1F4BBD FAQ
What color is #1F4BBD?
#1F4BBD is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 72% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1F4BBD?
#1F4BBD is rgb(31, 75, 189) in RGB, hsl(223, 72%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 60%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1F4BBD?
White text on this background reaches 7.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.8:1.
What colors go well with #1F4BBD?
Its direct complement is #BD901F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD411F and #9ABD1F gives you contrast without the vibration.