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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3D99B3 — Steel Blue
#3D99B3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #3D99B3
- f4f9fb
- d1e9ef
- aed8e3
- 8bc7d7
- 68b6cb
- 45a5bf
- 36889f
- 2a6a7c
- 1e4c59
- 122e36
- 071013
Color schemes using #3D99B3
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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#3D99B3 FAQ
What color is #3D99B3?
#3D99B3 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 49% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3D99B3?
#3D99B3 is rgb(61, 153, 179) in RGB, hsl(193, 49%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 15%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3D99B3?
White text on this background reaches 3.28:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.41:1.
What colors go well with #3D99B3?
Its direct complement is #B3573D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B33D5E and #B3913D gives you contrast without the vibration.