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#2D49E6 — Cerulean
#2D49E6 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #2D49E6
- f1f3fd
- c7cff8
- 9daaf4
- 7386ef
- 4961ea
- 1f3de5
- 1630bf
- 112595
- 0d1b6b
- 081041
- 030617
Color schemes using #2D49E6
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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#2D49E6 FAQ
What color is #2D49E6?
#2D49E6 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 79% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2D49E6?
#2D49E6 is rgb(45, 73, 230) in RGB, hsl(231, 79%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 68%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D49E6?
White text on this background reaches 6.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.21:1.
What colors go well with #2D49E6?
Its direct complement is #E6CB2D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E66E2D and #A6E62D gives you contrast without the vibration.