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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B5C7D — Pine
#2B5C7D is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #2B5C7D
- f4f8fb
- d1e3ef
- aecee3
- 8bb9d7
- 68a3cb
- 458ebf
- 36759f
- 2a5b7c
- 1e4259
- 122836
- 070e13
Color schemes using #2B5C7D
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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#2B5C7D FAQ
What color is #2B5C7D?
#2B5C7D is a shade of pine in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 49% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B5C7D?
#2B5C7D is rgb(43, 92, 125) in RGB, hsl(204, 49%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 26%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B5C7D?
White text on this background reaches 7.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.93:1.
What colors go well with #2B5C7D?
Its direct complement is #7D4C2B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D2B33 and #7D752B gives you contrast without the vibration.