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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#435B9D — Cerulean
#435B9D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #435B9D
- f4f6fa
- d3daec
- b3bede
- 92a2d0
- 7187c2
- 506bb4
- 405795
- 324474
- 243154
- 161d33
- 080a12
Color schemes using #435B9D
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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#435B9D FAQ
What color is #435B9D?
#435B9D is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 40% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #435B9D?
#435B9D is rgb(67, 91, 157) in RGB, hsl(224, 40%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 42%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #435B9D?
White text on this background reaches 6.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.22:1.
What colors go well with #435B9D?
Its direct complement is #9D8543. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D5843 and #889D43 gives you contrast without the vibration.