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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#445AD5 — Cerulean
#445AD5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #445AD5
- f3f4fc
- ccd2f3
- a6b0eb
- 808fe2
- 5a6dd9
- 334bd1
- 273cae
- 1f2e88
- 162161
- 0d143b
- 050715
Color schemes using #445AD5
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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#445AD5 FAQ
What color is #445AD5?
#445AD5 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 63% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #445AD5?
#445AD5 is rgb(68, 90, 213) in RGB, hsl(231, 63%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 58%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #445AD5?
White text on this background reaches 5.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.67:1.
What colors go well with #445AD5?
Its direct complement is #D5BF44. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D57744 and #A2D544 gives you contrast without the vibration.