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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#52599B — Cerulean
#52599B is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 234° 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 #52599B
- f5f5fa
- d6d8ea
- b8bbd9
- 999ec9
- 7a80b9
- 5b63a9
- 4a508c
- 393f6d
- 292d4e
- 191b2f
- 090a11
Color schemes using #52599B
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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#52599B FAQ
What color is #52599B?
#52599B is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 31% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #52599B?
#52599B is rgb(82, 89, 155) in RGB, hsl(234, 31%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 43%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #52599B?
White text on this background reaches 6.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.26:1.
What colors go well with #52599B?
Its direct complement is #9A9251. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9A6E51 and #7D9A51 gives you contrast without the vibration.