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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D8AE1 — Steel Blue
#2D8AE1 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #2D8AE1
- f2f8fd
- c9e1f7
- a0caf1
- 76b3eb
- 4d9ce6
- 2485e0
- 1b6dbb
- 155591
- 0f3d68
- 09253f
- 030d16
Color schemes using #2D8AE1
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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#2D8AE1 FAQ
What color is #2D8AE1?
#2D8AE1 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 75% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2D8AE1?
#2D8AE1 is rgb(45, 138, 225) in RGB, hsl(209, 75%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 39%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D8AE1?
White text on this background reaches 3.6:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.83:1.
What colors go well with #2D8AE1?
Its direct complement is #E1842D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E12D30 and #E1DE2D gives you contrast without the vibration.