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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A88BB — Steel Blue
#2A88BB is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #2A88BB
- f3f9fc
- cce6f3
- a6d3eb
- 80c0e2
- 5aadd9
- 339ad1
- 277fae
- 1f6388
- 164761
- 0d2b3b
- 050f15
Color schemes using #2A88BB
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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#2A88BB FAQ
What color is #2A88BB?
#2A88BB is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 63% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2A88BB?
#2A88BB is rgb(42, 136, 187) in RGB, hsl(201, 63%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(78%, 27%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A88BB?
White text on this background reaches 3.93:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.34:1.
What colors go well with #2A88BB?
Its direct complement is #BB5D2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB2A40 and #BBA52A gives you contrast without the vibration.