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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#472CDD — Cerulean
#472CDD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #472CDD
- f3f2fd
- d0c9f6
- ada1f0
- 8a79e9
- 6650e3
- 4328dc
- 351eb7
- 29178f
- 1e1167
- 120a3e
- 060416
Color schemes using #472CDD
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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#472CDD FAQ
What color is #472CDD?
#472CDD is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 72% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #472CDD?
#472CDD is rgb(71, 44, 221) in RGB, hsl(249, 72%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 80%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #472CDD?
White text on this background reaches 7.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.67:1.
What colors go well with #472CDD?
Its direct complement is #C2DD2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD9F2C and #6ADD2C gives you contrast without the vibration.