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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D85B9 — Steel Blue
#2D85B9 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 202° 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 #2D85B9
- f3f9fc
- cde5f3
- a7d1ea
- 81bee1
- 5caad7
- 3696ce
- 2a7cac
- 206186
- 174560
- 0e2a3a
- 050f15
Color schemes using #2D85B9
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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#2D85B9 FAQ
What color is #2D85B9?
#2D85B9 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 61% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2D85B9?
#2D85B9 is rgb(45, 133, 185) in RGB, hsl(202, 61%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 28%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D85B9?
White text on this background reaches 4.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.17:1.
What colors go well with #2D85B9?
Its direct complement is #B9602D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B92D3F and #B9A62D gives you contrast without the vibration.