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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#381DE2 — Cerulean
#381DE2 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #381DE2
- f3f1fd
- cec8f8
- aa9ef2
- 8575ed
- 604be8
- 3b22e2
- 2e19bd
- 241393
- 1a0e6a
- 100840
- 060317
Color schemes using #381DE2
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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#381DE2 FAQ
What color is #381DE2?
#381DE2 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 77% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #381DE2?
#381DE2 is rgb(56, 29, 226) in RGB, hsl(248, 77%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 87%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #381DE2?
White text on this background reaches 8.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.44:1.
What colors go well with #381DE2?
Its direct complement is #C7E21D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E29A1D and #65E21D gives you contrast without the vibration.