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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#245CD6 — Cerulean
#245CD6 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #245CD6
- f2f5fd
- cad8f6
- a2baef
- 7a9de8
- 517fe2
- 2962db
- 1f4fb6
- 183d8e
- 112c66
- 0b1b3e
- 040916
Color schemes using #245CD6
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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#245CD6 FAQ
What color is #245CD6?
#245CD6 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 71% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #245CD6?
#245CD6 is rgb(36, 92, 214) in RGB, hsl(221, 71%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(83%, 57%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #245CD6?
White text on this background reaches 5.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.58:1.
What colors go well with #245CD6?
Its direct complement is #D69D24. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D64524 and #B5D624 gives you contrast without the vibration.