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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E75BD — Steel Blue
#2E75BD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 210° 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 #2E75BD
- f3f7fc
- cde0f3
- a7c8ea
- 81b1e1
- 5c9ad7
- 3682ce
- 2a6bac
- 205386
- 173c60
- 0e243a
- 050d15
Color schemes using #2E75BD
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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#2E75BD FAQ
What color is #2E75BD?
#2E75BD is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 61% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2E75BD?
#2E75BD is rgb(46, 117, 189) in RGB, hsl(210, 61%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 38%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E75BD?
White text on this background reaches 4.78:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.4:1.
What colors go well with #2E75BD?
Its direct complement is #BD752E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD2E2E and #BDBD2E gives you contrast without the vibration.