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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3B6CDE — Cerulean
#3B6CDE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 222° 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.
#3b6cde
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Tints and shades of #3B6CDE
- f2f5fd
- cad7f6
- a2b9ef
- 7a9be8
- 517de2
- 295fdb
- 1f4cb6
- 183c8e
- 112b66
- 0b1a3e
- 040916
Color schemes using #3B6CDE
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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#3B6CDE FAQ
What color is #3B6CDE?
#3B6CDE is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 71% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3B6CDE?
#3B6CDE is rgb(59, 108, 222) in RGB, hsl(222, 71%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 51%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3B6CDE?
White text on this background reaches 4.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.39:1.
What colors go well with #3B6CDE?
Its direct complement is #DEAD3B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DE5B3B and #BDDE3B gives you contrast without the vibration.