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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E4A75 — Charcoal
#3E4A75 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #3E4A75
- f5f6fa
- d6daea
- b8bfd9
- 99a3c9
- 7a88b9
- 5b6ca9
- 4a588c
- 39456d
- 29314e
- 191e2f
- 090b11
Color schemes using #3E4A75
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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#3E4A75 FAQ
What color is #3E4A75?
#3E4A75 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 31% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E4A75?
#3E4A75 is rgb(62, 74, 117) in RGB, hsl(227, 31%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 37%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E4A75?
White text on this background reaches 8.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.44:1.
What colors go well with #3E4A75?
Its direct complement is #75693E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #754D3E and #65753E gives you contrast without the vibration.