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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B3DA1 — Cerulean
#2B3DA1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #2B3DA1
- f3f4fc
- ced3f2
- a9b2e8
- 8491de
- 5f70d4
- 3a4fcb
- 2d3fa8
- 233183
- 19235e
- 0f1639
- 050814
Color schemes using #2B3DA1
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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#2B3DA1 FAQ
What color is #2B3DA1?
#2B3DA1 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 58% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B3DA1?
#2B3DA1 is rgb(43, 61, 161) in RGB, hsl(231, 58%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 62%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B3DA1?
White text on this background reaches 9.19:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.28:1.
What colors go well with #2B3DA1?
Its direct complement is #A18F2B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A1542B and #78A12B gives you contrast without the vibration.