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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A5E76 — Charcoal
#3A5E76 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #3A5E76
- f5f8fa
- d5e2ea
- b6ccdb
- 96b6cc
- 77a0bc
- 588bad
- 46728f
- 37596f
- 274050
- 182731
- 080e11
Color schemes using #3A5E76
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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#3A5E76 FAQ
What color is #3A5E76?
#3A5E76 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 34% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3A5E76?
#3A5E76 is rgb(58, 94, 118) in RGB, hsl(204, 34%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 20%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A5E76?
White text on this background reaches 6.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.04:1.
What colors go well with #3A5E76?
Its direct complement is #78533B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #783B41 and #78723B gives you contrast without the vibration.