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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#385BDC — Cerulean
#385BDC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #385BDC
- f2f4fd
- cad4f6
- a2b3ef
- 7a92e8
- 5271e1
- 2b50da
- 2040b5
- 19328d
- 122465
- 0b163e
- 040816
Color schemes using #385BDC
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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#385BDC FAQ
What color is #385BDC?
#385BDC is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 70% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #385BDC?
#385BDC is rgb(56, 91, 220) in RGB, hsl(227, 70%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 59%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #385BDC?
White text on this background reaches 5.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.7:1.
What colors go well with #385BDC?
Its direct complement is #DCB838. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC6638 and #ADDC38 gives you contrast without the vibration.