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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3D4B71 — Charcoal
#3D4B71 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #3D4B71
- f5f6fa
- d7dce9
- b8c1d9
- 9aa6c8
- 7b8bb8
- 5d71a8
- 4b5c8b
- 3a476c
- 2a334e
- 191f2f
- 090b11
Color schemes using #3D4B71
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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#3D4B71 FAQ
What color is #3D4B71?
#3D4B71 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 30% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3D4B71?
#3D4B71 is rgb(61, 75, 113) in RGB, hsl(224, 30%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 34%, 0%, 56%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3D4B71?
White text on this background reaches 8.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.44:1.
What colors go well with #3D4B71?
Its direct complement is #71633D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71493D and #65713D gives you contrast without the vibration.