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#2E3399 — Cobalt
#2E3399 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #2E3399
- f3f4fb
- cfd1f1
- abaee6
- 878bdb
- 6368d0
- 3f45c6
- 3137a4
- 262b80
- 1b1f5c
- 111338
- 060714
Color schemes using #2E3399
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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#2E3399 FAQ
What color is #2E3399?
#2E3399 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 54% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E3399?
#2E3399 is rgb(46, 51, 153) in RGB, hsl(237, 54%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 67%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E3399?
White text on this background reaches 10.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.05:1.
What colors go well with #2E3399?
Its direct complement is #99942E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #995E2E and #69992E gives you contrast without the vibration.