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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#25AEE4 — Cyan
#25AEE4 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #25AEE4
- f1fafd
- c8eaf8
- 9edbf3
- 74cbee
- 4abce9
- 21ace4
- 178fbe
- 126f94
- 0d506a
- 083040
- 031117
Color schemes using #25AEE4
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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#25AEE4 FAQ
What color is #25AEE4?
#25AEE4 is a shade of cyan in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 78% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #25AEE4?
#25AEE4 is rgb(37, 174, 228) in RGB, hsl(197, 78%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 24%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #25AEE4?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.25:1.
What colors go well with #25AEE4?
Its direct complement is #E45B25. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4254E and #E4BB25 gives you contrast without the vibration.