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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A3E69 — Charcoal
#3A3E69 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 235° 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 #3A3E69
- f5f6fa
- d7d8e9
- b9bbd8
- 9a9ec8
- 7c81b7
- 5e64a6
- 4c518a
- 3b3f6b
- 2a2d4d
- 1a1b2f
- 090a10
Color schemes using #3A3E69
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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#3A3E69 FAQ
What color is #3A3E69?
#3A3E69 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 29% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3A3E69?
#3A3E69 is rgb(58, 62, 105) in RGB, hsl(235, 29%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 41%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A3E69?
White text on this background reaches 10.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.07:1.
What colors go well with #3A3E69?
Its direct complement is #69653A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #694E3A and #56693A gives you contrast without the vibration.