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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C90AA — Steel Blue
#2C90AA is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 192° 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 #2C90AA
- f3fafc
- ceebf2
- a8dce9
- 83cddf
- 5ebdd5
- 38aecc
- 2c90a9
- 227184
- 18515f
- 0f313a
- 051114
Color schemes using #2C90AA
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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#2C90AA FAQ
What color is #2C90AA?
#2C90AA is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 192 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C90AA?
#2C90AA is rgb(44, 144, 170) in RGB, hsl(192, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 15%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C90AA?
White text on this background reaches 3.7:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.68:1.
What colors go well with #2C90AA?
Its direct complement is #AA452C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA2C52 and #AA842C gives you contrast without the vibration.