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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A52BE — Cerulean
#2A52BE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #2A52BE
- f2f5fc
- ccd7f4
- a6b8eb
- 7f9ae3
- 597bda
- 325dd2
- 264baf
- 1e3a88
- 152a62
- 0d193b
- 050915
Color schemes using #2A52BE
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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#2A52BE FAQ
What color is #2A52BE?
#2A52BE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 64% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2A52BE?
#2A52BE is rgb(42, 82, 190) in RGB, hsl(224, 64%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(78%, 57%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A52BE?
White text on this background reaches 6.89:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.05:1.
What colors go well with #2A52BE?
Its direct complement is #BC9529. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC4C29 and #9ABC29 gives you contrast without the vibration.