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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B4AE3 — Cerulean
#2B4AE3 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #2B4AE3
- f1f3fd
- c8d0f8
- 9eacf2
- 7589ed
- 4b65e8
- 2242e2
- 1934bd
- 132893
- 0e1d6a
- 081240
- 030617
Color schemes using #2B4AE3
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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#2B4AE3 FAQ
What color is #2B4AE3?
#2B4AE3 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 77% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2B4AE3?
#2B4AE3 is rgb(43, 74, 227) in RGB, hsl(230, 77%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(81%, 67%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B4AE3?
White text on this background reaches 6.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.
What colors go well with #2B4AE3?
Its direct complement is #E3C52B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E3682B and #A6E32B gives you contrast without the vibration.