analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D7AB9 — Steel Blue
#2D7AB9 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 207° 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.
#2d7ab9
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #2D7AB9
- f3f8fc
- cde2f3
- a7ccea
- 81b6e1
- 5ca0d7
- 368ace
- 2a71ac
- 205886
- 173f60
- 0e263a
- 050e15
Color schemes using #2D7AB9
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.
Nearby colors
#2D7AB9 FAQ
What color is #2D7AB9?
#2D7AB9 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 61% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2D7AB9?
#2D7AB9 is rgb(45, 122, 185) in RGB, hsl(207, 61%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 34%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D7AB9?
White text on this background reaches 4.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.6:1.
What colors go well with #2D7AB9?
Its direct complement is #B96C2D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B92D34 and #B9B22D gives you contrast without the vibration.