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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1F4BDB — Cerulean
#1F4BDB is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #1F4BDB
- f2f4fd
- c9d3f7
- a0b3f1
- 7692eb
- 4d71e6
- 2450e0
- 1b40bb
- 153291
- 0f2468
- 09163f
- 030816
Color schemes using #1F4BDB
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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#1F4BDB FAQ
What color is #1F4BDB?
#1F4BDB is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 75% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1F4BDB?
#1F4BDB is rgb(31, 75, 219) in RGB, hsl(226, 75%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(86%, 66%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1F4BDB?
White text on this background reaches 6.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.09:1.
What colors go well with #1F4BDB?
Its direct complement is #DBAF1F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DB511F and #A9DB1F gives you contrast without the vibration.