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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#378CD2 — Steel Blue
#378CD2 is a mid-tone 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 #378CD2
- f3f8fc
- cce2f3
- a6cceb
- 80b6e2
- 5aa0d9
- 338ad1
- 2771ae
- 1f5888
- 163f61
- 0d263b
- 050e15
Color schemes using #378CD2
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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#378CD2 FAQ
What color is #378CD2?
#378CD2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 63% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #378CD2?
#378CD2 is rgb(55, 140, 210) in RGB, hsl(207, 63%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 33%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #378CD2?
White text on this background reaches 3.59:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.84:1.
What colors go well with #378CD2?
Its direct complement is #D27D37. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2373F and #D2CA37 gives you contrast without the vibration.