Classic Cerulean Blue
A moderately saturated, cool medium blue.
#3356B5
rgb(51, 86, 181)
Color formats
HEX
#3356B5
RGB
rgb(51, 86, 181)
HSL
hsl(223.8, 56%, 45.5%)
HSV
hsv(223.8, 71.8%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(71.8%, 52.5%, 0%, 29%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Cerulean Blue.
Lightest
#C5D1EF
Lighter
#7690D8
Base
#3356B5
Darker
#1D3065
Darkest
#060A16
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Cerulean Blue works
Classic Cerulean Blue (#3356B5) is a moderately saturated, cool medium blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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