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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#253BE4 — Cerulean
#253BE4 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 233° 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 #253BE4
- f1f3fd
- c8cdf8
- 9ea8f3
- 7482ee
- 4a5de9
- 2137e4
- 172bbe
- 122194
- 0d186a
- 080f40
- 030517
Color schemes using #253BE4
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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#253BE4 FAQ
What color is #253BE4?
#253BE4 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 78% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #253BE4?
#253BE4 is rgb(37, 59, 228) in RGB, hsl(233, 78%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 74%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #253BE4?
White text on this background reaches 7.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.82:1.
What colors go well with #253BE4?
Its direct complement is #E4CE25. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E46E25 and #9BE425 gives you contrast without the vibration.