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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#445CD5 — Cerulean
#445CD5 is a mid-tone 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 #445CD5
- f3f4fc
- ccd3f3
- a6b2eb
- 8090e2
- 5a6fd9
- 334ed1
- 273eae
- 1f3088
- 162361
- 0d153b
- 050715
Color schemes using #445CD5
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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#445CD5 FAQ
What color is #445CD5?
#445CD5 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 63% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #445CD5?
#445CD5 is rgb(68, 92, 213) in RGB, hsl(230, 63%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 57%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #445CD5?
White text on this background reaches 5.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.74:1.
What colors go well with #445CD5?
Its direct complement is #D5BC44. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D57444 and #A4D544 gives you contrast without the vibration.