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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3B397F — Charcoal
#3B397F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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 #3B397F
- f5f4fa
- d5d4ec
- b5b4dd
- 9593cf
- 7673c0
- 5653b2
- 454293
- 363473
- 272552
- 171632
- 080812
Color schemes using #3B397F
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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#3B397F FAQ
What color is #3B397F?
#3B397F is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 38% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3B397F?
#3B397F is rgb(59, 57, 127) in RGB, hsl(242, 38%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 55%, 0%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3B397F?
White text on this background reaches 10.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.08:1.
What colors go well with #3B397F?
Its direct complement is #7C7F39. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F5E39 and #597F39 gives you contrast without the vibration.