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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A4469 — Charcoal
#3A4469 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #3A4469
- f5f6fa
- d7dbe9
- b9bfd8
- 9aa4c8
- 7c89b7
- 5e6ea6
- 4c598a
- 3b456b
- 2a324d
- 1a1e2f
- 090b10
Color schemes using #3A4469
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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#3A4469 FAQ
What color is #3A4469?
#3A4469 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 29% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3A4469?
#3A4469 is rgb(58, 68, 105) in RGB, hsl(227, 29%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 35%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A4469?
White text on this background reaches 9.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.21:1.
What colors go well with #3A4469?
Its direct complement is #695F3A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69473A and #5C693A gives you contrast without the vibration.