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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E2EE0 — Cerulean
#2E2EE0 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #2E2EE0
- f2f2fd
- c9c9f7
- a0a0f1
- 7777eb
- 4e4ee5
- 2626df
- 1c1cb9
- 161691
- 101068
- 09093f
- 030316
Color schemes using #2E2EE0
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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#2E2EE0 FAQ
What color is #2E2EE0?
#2E2EE0 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 74% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2E2EE0?
#2E2EE0 is rgb(46, 46, 224) in RGB, hsl(240, 74%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(79%, 79%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E2EE0?
White text on this background reaches 8.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.58:1.
What colors go well with #2E2EE0?
Its direct complement is #E0E02E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0872E and #87E02E gives you contrast without the vibration.