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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E4684 — Charcoal
#3E4684 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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.
#3e4684
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Tints and shades of #3E4684
- f5f5fa
- d5d7eb
- b5b9dc
- 959bcd
- 757dbe
- 5560af
- 444d91
- 353c71
- 262b51
- 171a31
- 080911
Color schemes using #3E4684
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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#3E4684 FAQ
What color is #3E4684?
#3E4684 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 36% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E4684?
#3E4684 is rgb(62, 70, 132) in RGB, hsl(233, 36%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 47%, 0%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E4684?
White text on this background reaches 8.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.41:1.
What colors go well with #3E4684?
Its direct complement is #847C3E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #84593E and #69843E gives you contrast without the vibration.