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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E2CDD — Cerulean
#3E2CDD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 246° 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 #3E2CDD
- f3f2fd
- cec9f6
- a9a1f0
- 8479e9
- 5f50e3
- 3a28dc
- 2d1eb7
- 23178f
- 191167
- 0f0a3e
- 050416
Color schemes using #3E2CDD
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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#3E2CDD FAQ
What color is #3E2CDD?
#3E2CDD is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 72% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3E2CDD?
#3E2CDD is rgb(62, 44, 221) in RGB, hsl(246, 72%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 80%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E2CDD?
White text on this background reaches 8.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.61:1.
What colors go well with #3E2CDD?
Its direct complement is #CBDD2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD962C and #73DD2C gives you contrast without the vibration.