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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C8EE7 — Steel Blue
#3C8EE7 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #3C8EE7
- f1f7fd
- c8dff8
- 9ec7f3
- 74afee
- 4a97e9
- 217fe4
- 1768be
- 125194
- 0d3a6a
- 082340
- 030c17
Color schemes using #3C8EE7
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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#3C8EE7 FAQ
What color is #3C8EE7?
#3C8EE7 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 78% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3C8EE7?
#3C8EE7 is rgb(60, 142, 231) in RGB, hsl(211, 78%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 39%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C8EE7?
White text on this background reaches 3.38:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.22:1.
What colors go well with #3C8EE7?
Its direct complement is #E7943C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E73F3C and #E4E73C gives you contrast without the vibration.