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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C3A69 — Charcoal
#3C3A69 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #3C3A69
- f5f5fa
- d8d7e9
- bab9d8
- 9d9ac8
- 7f7cb7
- 615ea6
- 4f4c8a
- 3d3b6b
- 2c2a4d
- 1b1a2f
- 090910
Color schemes using #3C3A69
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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#3C3A69 FAQ
What color is #3C3A69?
#3C3A69 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 29% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C3A69?
#3C3A69 is rgb(60, 58, 105) in RGB, hsl(243, 29%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 45%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C3A69?
White text on this background reaches 10.49:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2:1.
What colors go well with #3C3A69?
Its direct complement is #67693A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69543A and #4F693A gives you contrast without the vibration.