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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C8B87 — Steel Blue
#3C8B87 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 177° 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 #3C8B87
- f4fafa
- d3eceb
- b3dedc
- 92d0cd
- 71c2be
- 50b4af
- 409591
- 327471
- 245451
- 163331
- 081211
Color schemes using #3C8B87
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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#3C8B87 FAQ
What color is #3C8B87?
#3C8B87 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 40% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C8B87?
#3C8B87 is rgb(60, 139, 135) in RGB, hsl(177, 40%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 0%, 3%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C8B87?
White text on this background reaches 4.01:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.24:1.
What colors go well with #3C8B87?
Its direct complement is #8B3C40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8B3C67 and #8B5F3C gives you contrast without the vibration.