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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#224BDD — Cerulean
#224BDD 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 #224BDD
- f2f4fd
- c9d3f7
- a1b2f0
- 7891ea
- 4f70e4
- 274edd
- 1d3eb8
- 163190
- 102367
- 0a153f
- 030716
Color schemes using #224BDD
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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#224BDD FAQ
What color is #224BDD?
#224BDD is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 73% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #224BDD?
#224BDD is rgb(34, 75, 221) in RGB, hsl(227, 73%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(85%, 66%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #224BDD?
White text on this background reaches 6.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.12:1.
What colors go well with #224BDD?
Its direct complement is #DDB422. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD5722 and #A8DD22 gives you contrast without the vibration.