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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A55EE — Cerulean
#3A55EE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #3A55EE
- f1f3fe
- c6cefa
- 9ba8f6
- 6f83f3
- 445eef
- 1939eb
- 112cc4
- 0d2299
- 0a196e
- 060f43
- 020517
Color schemes using #3A55EE
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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#3A55EE FAQ
What color is #3A55EE?
#3A55EE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 84% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3A55EE?
#3A55EE is rgb(58, 85, 238) in RGB, hsl(231, 84%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 64%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A55EE?
White text on this background reaches 5.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.71:1.
What colors go well with #3A55EE?
Its direct complement is #EED33A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EE793A and #AFEE3A gives you contrast without the vibration.