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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4069C9 — Cerulean
#4069C9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #4069C9
- f3f6fc
- ced9f1
- aabce7
- 859fdd
- 6183d2
- 3c66c8
- 2f53a6
- 254182
- 1a2e5d
- 101c38
- 060a14
Color schemes using #4069C9
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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#4069C9 FAQ
What color is #4069C9?
#4069C9 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4069C9?
#4069C9 is rgb(64, 105, 201) in RGB, hsl(222, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 48%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4069C9?
White text on this background reaches 5.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.08:1.
What colors go well with #4069C9?
Its direct complement is #C9A040. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C95B40 and #AEC940 gives you contrast without the vibration.