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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E7C9B — Steel Blue
#2E7C9B is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #2E7C9B
- f3f9fb
- cfe7f1
- abd5e6
- 87c3db
- 63b1d0
- 3f9fc6
- 3184a4
- 266780
- 1b4a5c
- 112d38
- 061014
Color schemes using #2E7C9B
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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#2E7C9B FAQ
What color is #2E7C9B?
#2E7C9B is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 54% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E7C9B?
#2E7C9B is rgb(46, 124, 155) in RGB, hsl(197, 54%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 20%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E7C9B?
White text on this background reaches 4.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.47:1.
What colors go well with #2E7C9B?
Its direct complement is #994C2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #992E45 and #99822E gives you contrast without the vibration.