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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#445ACA — Cerulean
#445ACA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #445ACA
- f3f4fc
- ced4f1
- aab4e7
- 8594dd
- 6174d2
- 3c53c8
- 2f43a6
- 253482
- 1a255d
- 101738
- 060814
Color schemes using #445ACA
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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#445ACA FAQ
What color is #445ACA?
#445ACA is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 56% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #445ACA?
#445ACA is rgb(68, 90, 202) in RGB, hsl(230, 56%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 55%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #445ACA?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #445ACA?
Its direct complement is #CAB444. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA7144 and #9ECA44 gives you contrast without the vibration.