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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D75BE — Steel Blue
#2D75BE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 210° 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 #2D75BE
- f3f7fc
- cde0f3
- a7c8ea
- 81b1e1
- 5b9ad8
- 3582d0
- 296bad
- 205387
- 173c61
- 0e243b
- 050d15
Color schemes using #2D75BE
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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#2D75BE FAQ
What color is #2D75BE?
#2D75BE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 62% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2D75BE?
#2D75BE is rgb(45, 117, 190) in RGB, hsl(210, 62%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 38%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D75BE?
White text on this background reaches 4.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.4:1.
What colors go well with #2D75BE?
Its direct complement is #BE752D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE2D2D and #BEBE2D gives you contrast without the vibration.