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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D2BA1 — Cobalt
#2D2BA1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #2D2BA1
- f3f3fc
- cecef2
- aaa9e8
- 8584de
- 615fd4
- 3c3acb
- 2f2da8
- 252383
- 1a195e
- 100f39
- 060514
Color schemes using #2D2BA1
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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#2D2BA1 FAQ
What color is #2D2BA1?
#2D2BA1 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 58% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2D2BA1?
#2D2BA1 is rgb(45, 43, 161) in RGB, hsl(241, 58%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 73%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D2BA1?
White text on this background reaches 10.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.97:1.
What colors go well with #2D2BA1?
Its direct complement is #9FA12B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A1682B and #64A12B gives you contrast without the vibration.