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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C30AA — Cerulean
#2C30AA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #2C30AA
- f3f3fc
- cecff2
- a8aae9
- 8386df
- 5e62d5
- 383dcc
- 2c30a9
- 222584
- 181b5f
- 0f103a
- 050614
Color schemes using #2C30AA
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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#2C30AA FAQ
What color is #2C30AA?
#2C30AA is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C30AA?
#2C30AA is rgb(44, 48, 170) in RGB, hsl(238, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 72%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C30AA?
White text on this background reaches 9.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.11:1.
What colors go well with #2C30AA?
Its direct complement is #AAA62C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA672C and #6FAA2C gives you contrast without the vibration.