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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E5DBD — Cerulean
#2E5DBD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 220° 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 #2E5DBD
- f3f6fc
- cddaf3
- a7bdea
- 81a1e1
- 5c85d7
- 3669ce
- 2a55ac
- 204286
- 173060
- 0e1d3a
- 050a15
Color schemes using #2E5DBD
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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#2E5DBD FAQ
What color is #2E5DBD?
#2E5DBD is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 220 degrees, 61% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2E5DBD?
#2E5DBD is rgb(46, 93, 189) in RGB, hsl(220, 61%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 51%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E5DBD?
White text on this background reaches 6.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.42:1.
What colors go well with #2E5DBD?
Its direct complement is #BD8D2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD462E and #A5BD2E gives you contrast without the vibration.