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#3B4FBF — Cerulean
#3B4FBF is a mid-tone moderately 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 #3B4FBF
- f3f5fb
- cfd4f0
- acb4e5
- 8894da
- 6474cf
- 4054c4
- 3243a3
- 27347f
- 1c265b
- 111737
- 060814
Color schemes using #3B4FBF
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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#3B4FBF FAQ
What color is #3B4FBF?
#3B4FBF is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 53% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3B4FBF?
#3B4FBF is rgb(59, 79, 191) in RGB, hsl(231, 53%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(69%, 59%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3B4FBF?
White text on this background reaches 6.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.06:1.
What colors go well with #3B4FBF?
Its direct complement is #BFAB3B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BF693B and #91BF3B gives you contrast without the vibration.