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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3697D3 — Steel Blue
#3697D3 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 203° 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 #3697D3
- f2f8fc
- cce5f4
- a6d1eb
- 7fbde3
- 59a9da
- 3295d2
- 267baf
- 1e6088
- 154562
- 0d2a3b
- 050f15
Color schemes using #3697D3
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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#3697D3 FAQ
What color is #3697D3?
#3697D3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 64% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3697D3?
#3697D3 is rgb(54, 151, 211) in RGB, hsl(203, 64%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 28%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3697D3?
White text on this background reaches 3.22:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.52:1.
What colors go well with #3697D3?
Its direct complement is #D37236. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D33649 and #D3C136 gives you contrast without the vibration.