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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A3AEE — Cerulean
#3A3AEE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #3A3AEE
- f1f1fe
- c6c6fa
- 9b9bf6
- 6f6ff3
- 4444ef
- 1919eb
- 1111c4
- 0d0d99
- 0a0a6e
- 060643
- 020217
Color schemes using #3A3AEE
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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#3A3AEE FAQ
What color is #3A3AEE?
#3A3AEE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 84% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3A3AEE?
#3A3AEE is rgb(58, 58, 238) in RGB, hsl(240, 84%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 76%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A3AEE?
White text on this background reaches 6.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.02:1.
What colors go well with #3A3AEE?
Its direct complement is #EEEE3A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EE943A and #94EE3A gives you contrast without the vibration.