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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#425C9E — Cerulean
#425C9E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 223° 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 #425C9E
- f4f6fa
- d3daed
- b2bfdf
- 91a3d1
- 7087c3
- 4f6cb5
- 3f5896
- 314475
- 233154
- 151e33
- 080a12
Color schemes using #425C9E
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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#425C9E FAQ
What color is #425C9E?
#425C9E is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 41% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #425C9E?
#425C9E is rgb(66, 92, 158) in RGB, hsl(223, 41%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 42%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #425C9E?
White text on this background reaches 6.45:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.26:1.
What colors go well with #425C9E?
Its direct complement is #9E8442. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E5642 and #8A9E42 gives you contrast without the vibration.