analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3B4161 — Charcoal
#3B4161 is a dark desaturated 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 #3B4161
- f6f6f9
- d8dbe7
- bbbfd6
- 9ea4c4
- 8188b2
- 646da0
- 515984
- 3f4567
- 2d324a
- 1c1e2d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #3B4161
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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#3B4161 FAQ
What color is #3B4161?
#3B4161 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 24% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3B4161?
#3B4161 is rgb(59, 65, 97) in RGB, hsl(231, 24%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 33%, 0%, 62%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3B4161?
White text on this background reaches 9.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.11:1.
What colors go well with #3B4161?
Its direct complement is #625C3C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #62493C and #55623C gives you contrast without the vibration.