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#2D4EE1 — Cerulean

#2D4EE1 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #2D4EE1

Color schemes using #2D4EE1

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#2D4EE1 FAQ

What color is #2D4EE1?

#2D4EE1 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 75% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #2D4EE1?

#2D4EE1 is rgb(45, 78, 225) in RGB, hsl(229, 75%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 65%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #2D4EE1?

White text on this background reaches 6.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.29:1.

What colors go well with #2D4EE1?

Its direct complement is #E1C02D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1662D and #A8E12D gives you contrast without the vibration.