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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E7CD6 — Steel Blue
#2E7CD6 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #2E7CD6
- f2f7fc
- cbdff5
- a4c6ed
- 7dade5
- 5695de
- 2e7cd6
- 2366b2
- 1b4f8b
- 143964
- 0c233c
- 040c15
Color schemes using #2E7CD6
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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#2E7CD6 FAQ
What color is #2E7CD6?
#2E7CD6 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 67% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2E7CD6?
#2E7CD6 is rgb(46, 124, 214) in RGB, hsl(212, 67%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(79%, 42%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E7CD6?
White text on this background reaches 4.23:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.97:1.
What colors go well with #2E7CD6?
Its direct complement is #D6882E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6342E and #D0D62E gives you contrast without the vibration.