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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C5AAA — Cerulean
#2C5AAA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #2C5AAA
- f3f6fc
- cedbf2
- a8c0e9
- 83a5df
- 5e8ad5
- 386ecc
- 2c5aa9
- 224684
- 18325f
- 0f1f3a
- 050b14
Color schemes using #2C5AAA
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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#2C5AAA FAQ
What color is #2C5AAA?
#2C5AAA is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C5AAA?
#2C5AAA is rgb(44, 90, 170) in RGB, hsl(218, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 47%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C5AAA?
White text on this background reaches 6.67:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.15:1.
What colors go well with #2C5AAA?
Its direct complement is #AA7C2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA3D2C and #99AA2C gives you contrast without the vibration.