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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3D8B89 — Steel Blue
#3D8B89 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #3D8B89
- f4fafa
- d4eceb
- b3dedc
- 93cfcd
- 72c1be
- 51b3b0
- 419491
- 337471
- 245351
- 163231
- 081211
Color schemes using #3D8B89
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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#3D8B89 FAQ
What color is #3D8B89?
#3D8B89 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 39% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3D8B89?
#3D8B89 is rgb(61, 139, 137) in RGB, hsl(178, 39%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 0%, 1%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3D8B89?
White text on this background reaches 4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.25:1.
What colors go well with #3D8B89?
Its direct complement is #8A3D3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A3D66 and #8A613D gives you contrast without the vibration.