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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C448C — Cobalt
#2C448C is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #2C448C
- f3f5fb
- d0d8f0
- acbae5
- 889dda
- 657fce
- 4162c3
- 334fa2
- 283e7e
- 1d2c5b
- 111b37
- 060913
Color schemes using #2C448C
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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#2C448C FAQ
What color is #2C448C?
#2C448C is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 52% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C448C?
#2C448C is rgb(44, 68, 140) in RGB, hsl(225, 52%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(69%, 51%, 0%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C448C?
White text on this background reaches 9.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.31:1.
What colors go well with #2C448C?
Its direct complement is #8C742C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8C442C and #748C2C gives you contrast without the vibration.