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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#445DCA — Cerulean
#445DCA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #445DCA
- f3f5fc
- ced5f1
- aab5e7
- 8595dd
- 6176d2
- 3c56c8
- 2f45a6
- 253682
- 1a275d
- 101738
- 060814
Color schemes using #445DCA
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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#445DCA FAQ
What color is #445DCA?
#445DCA is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 56% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #445DCA?
#445DCA is rgb(68, 93, 202) in RGB, hsl(229, 56%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 54%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #445DCA?
White text on this background reaches 5.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.66:1.
What colors go well with #445DCA?
Its direct complement is #CAB244. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA6F44 and #A0CA44 gives you contrast without the vibration.