analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#383DCC — Cerulean
#383DCC is a mid-tone moderately 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.
#383dcc
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Tints and shades of #383DCC
- f3f3fc
- cecff2
- a8aae9
- 8386df
- 5e62d5
- 383dcc
- 2c30a9
- 222584
- 181b5f
- 0f103a
- 050614
Color schemes using #383DCC
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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#383DCC FAQ
What color is #383DCC?
#383DCC is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 59% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #383DCC?
#383DCC is rgb(56, 61, 204) in RGB, hsl(238, 59%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 70%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #383DCC?
White text on this background reaches 7.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.71:1.
What colors go well with #383DCC?
Its direct complement is #CCC738. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC7D38 and #87CC38 gives you contrast without the vibration.