analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#353BDE — Cerulean
#353BDE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 238° 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.
#353bde
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Tints and shades of #353BDE
- f2f2fd
- c9cbf6
- a1a4f0
- 797de9
- 5055e3
- 282edc
- 1e23b7
- 171b8f
- 111467
- 0a0c3e
- 040416
Color schemes using #353BDE
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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#353BDE FAQ
What color is #353BDE?
#353BDE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 72% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #353BDE?
#353BDE is rgb(53, 59, 222) in RGB, hsl(238, 72%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 73%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #353BDE?
White text on this background reaches 7.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.83:1.
What colors go well with #353BDE?
Its direct complement is #DED935. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DE8435 and #8FDE35 gives you contrast without the vibration.