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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#26599C — Cerulean
#26599C is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #26599C
- f3f7fc
- cdddf3
- a7c4ea
- 81abe1
- 5c91d7
- 3678ce
- 2a62ac
- 204c86
- 173760
- 0e213a
- 050c15
Color schemes using #26599C
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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#26599C FAQ
What color is #26599C?
#26599C is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 61% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #26599C?
#26599C is rgb(38, 89, 156) in RGB, hsl(214, 61%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 43%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #26599C?
White text on this background reaches 7.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.99:1.
What colors go well with #26599C?
Its direct complement is #9C6926. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C2E26 and #949C26 gives you contrast without the vibration.