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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#376EA9 — Steel Blue
#376EA9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #376EA9
- f3f7fb
- d0dff0
- adc8e4
- 89b0d9
- 6698cd
- 4280c2
- 3469a1
- 29527e
- 1d3b5a
- 122437
- 060d13
Color schemes using #376EA9
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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#376EA9 FAQ
What color is #376EA9?
#376EA9 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 51% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #376EA9?
#376EA9 is rgb(55, 110, 169) in RGB, hsl(211, 51%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 35%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #376EA9?
White text on this background reaches 5.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.97:1.
What colors go well with #376EA9?
Its direct complement is #A97237. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A93937 and #A8A937 gives you contrast without the vibration.