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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C336B — Charcoal
#3C336B is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 250° 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.
#3c336b
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Tints and shades of #3C336B
- f6f5fa
- d9d5eb
- bcb5dc
- 9f96cc
- 8276bd
- 6556ae
- 524590
- 403670
- 2e2751
- 1c1831
- 0a0811
Color schemes using #3C336B
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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#3C336B FAQ
What color is #3C336B?
#3C336B is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C336B?
#3C336B is rgb(60, 51, 107) in RGB, hsl(250, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 52%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C336B?
White text on this background reaches 11.18:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.88:1.
What colors go well with #3C336B?
Its direct complement is #616B33. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B5833 and #466B33 gives you contrast without the vibration.