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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2F5BAC — Cerulean
#2F5BAC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #2F5BAC
- f3f6fc
- cedbf2
- a9bfe8
- 84a4dd
- 6088d3
- 3b6dc9
- 2e58a7
- 244583
- 1a315e
- 101e39
- 050b14
Color schemes using #2F5BAC
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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#2F5BAC FAQ
What color is #2F5BAC?
#2F5BAC is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 57% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2F5BAC?
#2F5BAC is rgb(47, 91, 172) in RGB, hsl(219, 57%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 47%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2F5BAC?
White text on this background reaches 6.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.21:1.
What colors go well with #2F5BAC?
Its direct complement is #AC802F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AC422F and #99AC2F gives you contrast without the vibration.