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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A557E — Charcoal
#3A557E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #3A557E
- f5f7fa
- d4deeb
- b4c4dd
- 94abce
- 7492bf
- 5479b0
- 436392
- 344d72
- 263752
- 172232
- 080c11
Color schemes using #3A557E
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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#3A557E FAQ
What color is #3A557E?
#3A557E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 37% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3A557E?
#3A557E is rgb(58, 85, 126) in RGB, hsl(216, 37%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 33%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A557E?
White text on this background reaches 7.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.78:1.
What colors go well with #3A557E?
Its direct complement is #7E633A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7E413A and #777E3A gives you contrast without the vibration.