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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3D698F — Steel Blue
#3D698F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #3D698F
- f4f8fa
- d3e1ec
- b3cade
- 92b3d0
- 719cc2
- 5085b4
- 406d95
- 325574
- 243d54
- 162533
- 080d12
Color schemes using #3D698F
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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#3D698F FAQ
What color is #3D698F?
#3D698F is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 40% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3D698F?
#3D698F is rgb(61, 105, 143) in RGB, hsl(208, 40%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 27%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3D698F?
White text on this background reaches 5.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.62:1.
What colors go well with #3D698F?
Its direct complement is #8F633D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8F3D40 and #8F8C3D gives you contrast without the vibration.