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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B2BA6 — Cobalt
#2B2BA6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #2B2BA6
- f3f3fc
- cecef2
- a8a8e9
- 8383df
- 5e5ed5
- 3838cc
- 2c2ca9
- 222284
- 18185f
- 0f0f3a
- 050514
Color schemes using #2B2BA6
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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#2B2BA6 FAQ
What color is #2B2BA6?
#2B2BA6 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 59% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B2BA6?
#2B2BA6 is rgb(43, 43, 166) in RGB, hsl(240, 59%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 74%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B2BA6?
White text on this background reaches 10.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2:1.
What colors go well with #2B2BA6?
Its direct complement is #A6A62B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6692B and #69A62B gives you contrast without the vibration.