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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3B9584 — Steel Blue
#3B9584 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 169° 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 #3B9584
- f4fbf9
- d3ede8
- b1e0d7
- 8fd3c6
- 6ec5b5
- 4cb8a4
- 3d9888
- 2f776a
- 22554c
- 15342e
- 071210
Color schemes using #3B9584
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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#3B9584 FAQ
What color is #3B9584?
#3B9584 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 169 degrees, 43% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3B9584?
#3B9584 is rgb(59, 149, 132) in RGB, hsl(169, 43%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(60%, 0%, 11%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3B9584?
White text on this background reaches 3.61:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.82:1.
What colors go well with #3B9584?
Its direct complement is #963C4C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #963C79 and #96583C gives you contrast without the vibration.