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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2D90A9 — Steel Blue
#2D90A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 192° 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.
#2d90a9
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Tints and shades of #2D90A9
- f3fafc
- ceebf2
- a9dbe8
- 84ccde
- 5fbdd4
- 3aaecb
- 2d90a8
- 237083
- 19505e
- 0f3139
- 051114
Color schemes using #2D90A9
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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#2D90A9 FAQ
What color is #2D90A9?
#2D90A9 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 192 degrees, 58% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2D90A9?
#2D90A9 is rgb(45, 144, 169) in RGB, hsl(192, 58%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 15%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2D90A9?
White text on this background reaches 3.7:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.67:1.
What colors go well with #2D90A9?
Its direct complement is #A9462D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A92D52 and #A9842D gives you contrast without the vibration.