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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E53A3 — Cerulean
#2E53A3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #2E53A3
- f3f6fc
- cedaf1
- aabde7
- 85a1dd
- 6185d2
- 3c68c8
- 2f55a6
- 254282
- 1a2f5d
- 101d38
- 060a14
Color schemes using #2E53A3
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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#2E53A3 FAQ
What color is #2E53A3?
#2E53A3 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 56% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E53A3?
#2E53A3 is rgb(46, 83, 163) in RGB, hsl(221, 56%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 49%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E53A3?
White text on this background reaches 7.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.88:1.
What colors go well with #2E53A3?
Its direct complement is #A37E2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3432E and #8EA32E gives you contrast without the vibration.