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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#424D9E — Cerulean
#424D9E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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 #424D9E
- f4f5fa
- d3d6ed
- b2b7df
- 9198d1
- 707ac3
- 4f5bb5
- 3f4996
- 313975
- 232954
- 151933
- 080912
Color schemes using #424D9E
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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#424D9E FAQ
What color is #424D9E?
#424D9E is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 41% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #424D9E?
#424D9E is rgb(66, 77, 158) in RGB, hsl(233, 41%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 51%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #424D9E?
White text on this background reaches 7.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.79:1.
What colors go well with #424D9E?
Its direct complement is #9E9342. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E6542 and #7B9E42 gives you contrast without the vibration.