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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#253A8E — Cobalt
#253A8E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #253A8E
- f3f5fc
- ced5f2
- a8b5e9
- 8395df
- 5e76d5
- 3856cc
- 2c45a9
- 223684
- 18275f
- 0f173a
- 050814
Color schemes using #253A8E
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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#253A8E FAQ
What color is #253A8E?
#253A8E is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 59% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #253A8E?
#253A8E is rgb(37, 58, 142) in RGB, hsl(228, 59%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 59%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #253A8E?
White text on this background reaches 10.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.07:1.
What colors go well with #253A8E?
Its direct complement is #8E7925. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8E4425 and #6E8E25 gives you contrast without the vibration.