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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#245AB7 — Cerulean
#245AB7 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #245AB7
- f2f6fc
- cbdaf5
- a4bfed
- 7da3e5
- 5687de
- 2e6cd6
- 2358b2
- 1b448b
- 143164
- 0c1e3c
- 040a15
Color schemes using #245AB7
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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#245AB7 FAQ
What color is #245AB7?
#245AB7 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 67% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #245AB7?
#245AB7 is rgb(36, 90, 183) in RGB, hsl(218, 67%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 51%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #245AB7?
White text on this background reaches 6.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.22:1.
What colors go well with #245AB7?
Its direct complement is #B78124. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B73824 and #A4B724 gives you contrast without the vibration.