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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#264F9C — Cerulean
#264F9C is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #264F9C
- f3f6fc
- cddaf3
- a7beea
- 81a3e1
- 5c87d7
- 366bce
- 2a57ac
- 204486
- 173160
- 0e1e3a
- 050a15
Color schemes using #264F9C
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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#264F9C FAQ
What color is #264F9C?
#264F9C is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 61% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #264F9C?
#264F9C is rgb(38, 79, 156) in RGB, hsl(219, 61%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 49%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #264F9C?
White text on this background reaches 7.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.68:1.
What colors go well with #264F9C?
Its direct complement is #9C7326. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C3826 and #8A9C26 gives you contrast without the vibration.