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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A3BD5 — Cerulean
#2A3BD5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 234° 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 #2A3BD5
- f2f3fc
- cbcff5
- a4abed
- 7d87e5
- 5663de
- 2e3fd6
- 2331b2
- 1b278b
- 141c64
- 0c113c
- 040615
Color schemes using #2A3BD5
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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#2A3BD5 FAQ
What color is #2A3BD5?
#2A3BD5 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 67% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2A3BD5?
#2A3BD5 is rgb(42, 59, 213) in RGB, hsl(234, 67%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 72%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A3BD5?
White text on this background reaches 7.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.68:1.
What colors go well with #2A3BD5?
Its direct complement is #D5C42A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D56E2A and #91D52A gives you contrast without the vibration.