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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3255BD — Cerulean
#3255BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #3255BD
- f3f5fc
- ced7f2
- a9b9e8
- 849ade
- 5f7cd4
- 3a5ecb
- 2d4ca8
- 233b83
- 192a5e
- 0f1a39
- 050914
Color schemes using #3255BD
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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#3255BD FAQ
What color is #3255BD?
#3255BD is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 58% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3255BD?
#3255BD is rgb(50, 85, 189) in RGB, hsl(225, 58%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 55%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3255BD?
White text on this background reaches 6.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.17:1.
What colors go well with #3255BD?
Its direct complement is #BD9B32. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD5532 and #9BBD32 gives you contrast without the vibration.