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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C85B5 — Steel Blue
#2C85B5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #2C85B5
- f3f9fc
- cde6f3
- a7d2ea
- 81bfe1
- 5cacd7
- 3699ce
- 2a7eac
- 206286
- 174760
- 0e2b3a
- 050f15
Color schemes using #2C85B5
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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#2C85B5 FAQ
What color is #2C85B5?
#2C85B5 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 61% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2C85B5?
#2C85B5 is rgb(44, 133, 181) in RGB, hsl(201, 61%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 27%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C85B5?
White text on this background reaches 4.09:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.13:1.
What colors go well with #2C85B5?
Its direct complement is #B55C2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B52C40 and #B5A02C gives you contrast without the vibration.