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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#294BD1 — Cerulean
#294BD1 is a mid-tone 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 #294BD1
- f2f4fc
- cbd3f5
- a4b2ed
- 7d92e5
- 5671de
- 2e50d6
- 2340b2
- 1b328b
- 142464
- 0c163c
- 040815
Color schemes using #294BD1
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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#294BD1 FAQ
What color is #294BD1?
#294BD1 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 67% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #294BD1?
#294BD1 is rgb(41, 75, 209) in RGB, hsl(228, 67%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 64%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #294BD1?
White text on this background reaches 6.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.02:1.
What colors go well with #294BD1?
Its direct complement is #D1AF29. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D15B29 and #9ED129 gives you contrast without the vibration.