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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C52AA — Cerulean
#2C52AA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #2C52AA
- f3f6fc
- ced9f2
- a8bce9
- 839fdf
- 5e82d5
- 3865cc
- 2c51a9
- 224084
- 182e5f
- 0f1c3a
- 050a14
Color schemes using #2C52AA
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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#2C52AA FAQ
What color is #2C52AA?
#2C52AA is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C52AA?
#2C52AA is rgb(44, 82, 170) in RGB, hsl(222, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 52%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C52AA?
White text on this background reaches 7.26:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.89:1.
What colors go well with #2C52AA?
Its direct complement is #AA842C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA452C and #91AA2C gives you contrast without the vibration.