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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3D86B3 — Steel Blue
#3D86B3 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 #3D86B3
- f4f8fb
- d1e3ef
- aecfe3
- 8bbad7
- 68a5cb
- 4590bf
- 36779f
- 2a5d7c
- 1e4259
- 122836
- 070e13
Color schemes using #3D86B3
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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#3D86B3 FAQ
What color is #3D86B3?
#3D86B3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 49% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3D86B3?
#3D86B3 is rgb(61, 134, 179) in RGB, hsl(203, 49%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 25%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3D86B3?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #3D86B3?
Its direct complement is #B36A3D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B33D4B and #B3A53D gives you contrast without the vibration.