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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E2CB5 — Cerulean
#2E2CB5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #2E2CB5
- f3f3fc
- cecdf3
- a8a7ea
- 8381e1
- 5e5cd7
- 3836ce
- 2c2aac
- 222086
- 181760
- 0f0e3a
- 050515
Color schemes using #2E2CB5
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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#2E2CB5 FAQ
What color is #2E2CB5?
#2E2CB5 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 61% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2E2CB5?
#2E2CB5 is rgb(46, 44, 181) in RGB, hsl(241, 61%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 76%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E2CB5?
White text on this background reaches 9.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.14:1.
What colors go well with #2E2CB5?
Its direct complement is #B2B52C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5722C and #6EB52C gives you contrast without the vibration.