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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#47429E — Cerulean
#47429E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #47429E
- f5f4fa
- d4d3ed
- b4b2df
- 9491d1
- 7470c3
- 544fb5
- 433f96
- 343175
- 262354
- 171533
- 080812
Color schemes using #47429E
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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#47429E FAQ
What color is #47429E?
#47429E is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 41% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #47429E?
#47429E is rgb(71, 66, 158) in RGB, hsl(243, 41%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 58%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #47429E?
White text on this background reaches 8.26:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.54:1.
What colors go well with #47429E?
Its direct complement is #9A9E42. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E7542 and #6C9E42 gives you contrast without the vibration.