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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D51E1 — Cerulean
#2D51E1 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #2D51E1
- f2f4fd
- c9d2f7
- a0b0f1
- 768eeb
- 4d6ce6
- 244ae0
- 1b3bbb
- 152e91
- 0f2168
- 09143f
- 030716
Color schemes using #2D51E1
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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#2D51E1 FAQ
What color is #2D51E1?
#2D51E1 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 75% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2D51E1?
#2D51E1 is rgb(45, 81, 225) in RGB, hsl(228, 75%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 64%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D51E1?
White text on this background reaches 6.22:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.38:1.
What colors go well with #2D51E1?
Its direct complement is #E1BD2D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1632D and #ABE12D gives you contrast without the vibration.