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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#52B4E5 — Verdigris
#52B4E5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 200° 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 #52B4E5
- f2f9fd
- c9e8f7
- a0d6f1
- 77c4eb
- 4eb3e5
- 26a1df
- 1c85b9
- 166891
- 104a68
- 092d3f
- 031016
Color schemes using #52B4E5
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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#52B4E5 FAQ
What color is #52B4E5?
#52B4E5 is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 74% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #52B4E5?
#52B4E5 is rgb(82, 180, 229) in RGB, hsl(200, 74%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 21%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #52B4E5?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.02:1.
What colors go well with #52B4E5?
Its direct complement is #E58352. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5526A and #E5CD52 gives you contrast without the vibration.