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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#405BC9 — Cerulean
#405BC9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #405BC9
- f3f5fc
- ced5f1
- aab6e7
- 8597dd
- 6177d2
- 3c58c8
- 2f47a6
- 253782
- 1a285d
- 101838
- 060814
Color schemes using #405BC9
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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#405BC9 FAQ
What color is #405BC9?
#405BC9 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #405BC9?
#405BC9 is rgb(64, 91, 201) in RGB, hsl(228, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 55%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #405BC9?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #405BC9?
Its direct complement is #C9AE40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C96940 and #A0C940 gives you contrast without the vibration.