analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#386ECC — Steel Blue
#386ECC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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.
#386ecc
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Tints and shades of #386ECC
- f3f6fc
- cedbf2
- a8c0e9
- 83a5df
- 5e8ad5
- 386ecc
- 2c5aa9
- 224684
- 18325f
- 0f1f3a
- 050b14
Color schemes using #386ECC
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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#386ECC FAQ
What color is #386ECC?
#386ECC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 59% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #386ECC?
#386ECC is rgb(56, 110, 204) in RGB, hsl(218, 59%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 46%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #386ECC?
White text on this background reaches 4.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.27:1.
What colors go well with #386ECC?
Its direct complement is #CC9638. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC4C38 and #B8CC38 gives you contrast without the vibration.