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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3B65BF — Cerulean
#3B65BF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #3B65BF
- f3f6fb
- cfdaf0
- acbee5
- 88a2da
- 6486cf
- 406ac4
- 3256a3
- 27437f
- 1c305b
- 111d37
- 060a14
Color schemes using #3B65BF
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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#3B65BF FAQ
What color is #3B65BF?
#3B65BF is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 53% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3B65BF?
#3B65BF is rgb(59, 101, 191) in RGB, hsl(221, 53%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(69%, 47%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3B65BF?
White text on this background reaches 5.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.8:1.
What colors go well with #3B65BF?
Its direct complement is #BF953B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BF533B and #A7BF3B gives you contrast without the vibration.