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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3387CC — Steel Blue
#3387CC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #3387CC
- f3f8fc
- cde2f3
- a8cce9
- 82b6e0
- 5da0d6
- 378acd
- 2b71ab
- 215885
- 183f5f
- 0e263a
- 050e14
Color schemes using #3387CC
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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#3387CC FAQ
What color is #3387CC?
#3387CC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 60% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3387CC?
#3387CC is rgb(51, 135, 204) in RGB, hsl(207, 60%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 34%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3387CC?
White text on this background reaches 3.83:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.48:1.
What colors go well with #3387CC?
Its direct complement is #CC7833. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC333B and #CCC433 gives you contrast without the vibration.