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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3486B2 — Steel Blue
#3486B2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #3486B2
- f3f9fc
- cfe5f1
- aad1e6
- 86bedc
- 62aad1
- 3d97c7
- 307ca5
- 256181
- 1b465c
- 102a38
- 060f14
Color schemes using #3486B2
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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#3486B2 FAQ
What color is #3486B2?
#3486B2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 55% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3486B2?
#3486B2 is rgb(52, 134, 178) in RGB, hsl(201, 55%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(71%, 25%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3486B2?
White text on this background reaches 4.04:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.2:1.
What colors go well with #3486B2?
Its direct complement is #B26034. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B23447 and #B29F34 gives you contrast without the vibration.