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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#394AEA — Cerulean
#394AEA is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 234° 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 #394AEA
- f1f2fe
- c7ccf9
- 9ca5f5
- 727ef0
- 4758ec
- 1d31e7
- 1426c1
- 101d96
- 0b156c
- 070d42
- 020417
Color schemes using #394AEA
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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#394AEA FAQ
What color is #394AEA?
#394AEA is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 81% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #394AEA?
#394AEA is rgb(57, 74, 234) in RGB, hsl(234, 81%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 68%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #394AEA?
White text on this background reaches 6.28:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.34:1.
What colors go well with #394AEA?
Its direct complement is #EAD839. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EA8039 and #A3EA39 gives you contrast without the vibration.