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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D5DBE — Cerulean
#2D5DBE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 220° 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.
#2d5dbe
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Tints and shades of #2D5DBE
- f3f6fc
- cdd9f3
- a7bdea
- 81a1e1
- 5b85d8
- 3568d0
- 2955ad
- 204287
- 172f61
- 0e1d3b
- 050a15
Color schemes using #2D5DBE
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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#2D5DBE FAQ
What color is #2D5DBE?
#2D5DBE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 220 degrees, 62% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2D5DBE?
#2D5DBE is rgb(45, 93, 190) in RGB, hsl(220, 62%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 51%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D5DBE?
White text on this background reaches 6.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.42:1.
What colors go well with #2D5DBE?
Its direct complement is #BE8E2D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE452D and #A6BE2D gives you contrast without the vibration.