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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C8CBE — Steel Blue
#3C8CBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 203° 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 #3C8CBE
- f3f8fb
- d0e4f0
- accfe5
- 88bada
- 65a6ce
- 4191c3
- 3378a2
- 285d7e
- 1d435b
- 112937
- 060e13
Color schemes using #3C8CBE
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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#3C8CBE FAQ
What color is #3C8CBE?
#3C8CBE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 52% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C8CBE?
#3C8CBE is rgb(60, 140, 190) in RGB, hsl(203, 52%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 26%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C8CBE?
White text on this background reaches 3.69:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.69:1.
What colors go well with #3C8CBE?
Its direct complement is #BE6E3C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE3C4B and #BEAF3C gives you contrast without the vibration.