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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A42E9 — Cerulean
#3A42E9 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #3A42E9
- f1f2fd
- c7c9f9
- 9da1f4
- 7379ef
- 4850eb
- 1e28e6
- 151ec0
- 111796
- 0c116b
- 070a41
- 030417
Color schemes using #3A42E9
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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#3A42E9 FAQ
What color is #3A42E9?
#3A42E9 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 80% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3A42E9?
#3A42E9 is rgb(58, 66, 233) in RGB, hsl(237, 80%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 72%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A42E9?
White text on this background reaches 6.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.14:1.
What colors go well with #3A42E9?
Its direct complement is #E9E03A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9893A and #9AE93A gives you contrast without the vibration.