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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3145C4 — Cerulean
#3145C4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 232° 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 #3145C4
- f3f4fc
- cdd2f3
- a8b0e9
- 828fe0
- 5d6dd6
- 374bcd
- 2b3cab
- 212f85
- 18215f
- 0e143a
- 050714
Color schemes using #3145C4
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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#3145C4 FAQ
What color is #3145C4?
#3145C4 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 60% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3145C4?
#3145C4 is rgb(49, 69, 196) in RGB, hsl(232, 60%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 65%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3145C4?
White text on this background reaches 7.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.78:1.
What colors go well with #3145C4?
Its direct complement is #C4B031. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C46731 and #8EC431 gives you contrast without the vibration.