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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3778CD — Steel Blue
#3778CD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #3778CD
- f3f7fc
- cdddf3
- a8c4e9
- 82abe0
- 5d91d6
- 3778cd
- 2b62ab
- 214c85
- 18375f
- 0e213a
- 050c14
Color schemes using #3778CD
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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#3778CD FAQ
What color is #3778CD?
#3778CD is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 60% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3778CD?
#3778CD is rgb(55, 120, 205) in RGB, hsl(214, 60%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 41%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3778CD?
White text on this background reaches 4.44:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.73:1.
What colors go well with #3778CD?
Its direct complement is #CD8C37. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD4137 and #C3CD37 gives you contrast without the vibration.