Cerulean (Crayola) color hex code is #1DACD6

What is Cerulean (Crayola) Color?

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Cerulean (Crayola) has the hex code #1DACD6. The equivalent RGB values are (29, 172, 214), which means it is composed of 7% red, 41% green and 52% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:86 M:20 Y:0 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, Cerulean (Crayola) has a hue of 194°, 86% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Crayola's Cerulean is a brilliant greenish blue color. The color is not included in the web colors list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, cerulean (crayola) can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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Cerulean (Crayola) Color Codes

Hex Code	#1DACD6
RGB Values	(29, 172, 214)
CMYK Values	(86%, 20%, 0%, 16%)
HSV/HSB Values	(194°, 86%, 84%)
Closest Web Safe	#3399CC
Inverse Color	#E25329 [Flame]
Closest Pantone®	638 C
Closest RAL	5012 [Light blue]
Complementary Color	#D6471D [Vermilion (Plochere)]

Cerulean (Crayola) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#8A8A8A
Desaturated	#7A7A7A
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#868686
Weighted Average (Luma)	#919191
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#C0C0C0

Cerulean (Crayola) Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 1DACD6. Complementary color is D6471D

Complementary Palette

The complement of Cerulean (Crayola) is Vermilion (Plochere) with the hex code #D6471D. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #1DACD6 color is offered by #D6471D. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (1DACD6, 1D50D6 and 1DD6A4)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Cerulean (Crayola) (#1DACD6) are New Car (#1D50D6) and Caribbean Green (#1DD6A4). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Cerulean (Crayola) with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (1DACD6, D61D50 and D6A41D)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Cerulean (Crayola) (#1DACD6) are #D61D50 (Spanish Crimson) and #D6A41D (Goldenrod). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

1DACD6 D61D50 D6A41D

Triadic color palette with (1DACD6, D61DAC and ACD61D)

Triadic Palette

Cerulean (Crayola) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D61DAC (Frostbite) and #ACD61D (Vivid Lime Green) along with #1DACD6 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (1DACD6, D61DAC, D6471D and 1DD647)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Cerulean (Crayola) has four colors - #D61DAC (Frostbite), #D6471D (Vermilion (Plochere)) and #1DD647 (Malachite) in addition to the base color (#1DACD6). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

1DACD6 D61DAC D6471D 1DD647

Square color palette with (1DACD6, A41DD6, D6471D and 50D61D)

Square Palette

Cerulean (Crayola) square color palette has #A41DD6 (Dark Orchid), #D6471D (Vermilion (Plochere)) and #50D61D (Harlequin Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

1DACD6 A41DD6 D6471D 50D61D

Cerulean (Crayola) Color Rainbow Palette

Our Cerulean (Crayola) rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

1DABD6 2E1DD6 CC1DD6 D61D41 D6971D 76D61D 1DD663