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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A5AA2 — Cerulean
#2A5AA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #2A5AA2
- f3f6fc
- cedcf2
- a8c2e9
- 83a8df
- 5e8ed5
- 3873cc
- 2c5ea9
- 224984
- 18355f
- 0f203a
- 050b14
Color schemes using #2A5AA2
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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#2A5AA2 FAQ
What color is #2A5AA2?
#2A5AA2 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 59% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A5AA2?
#2A5AA2 is rgb(42, 90, 162) in RGB, hsl(216, 59%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 44%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A5AA2?
White text on this background reaches 6.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.08:1.
What colors go well with #2A5AA2?
Its direct complement is #A2722A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2362A and #96A22A gives you contrast without the vibration.