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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E4D84 — Charcoal
#3E4D84 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 #3E4D84
- f5f6fa
- d5daeb
- b5bddc
- 95a1cd
- 7585be
- 5569af
- 445591
- 354271
- 262f51
- 171d31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #3E4D84
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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#3E4D84 FAQ
What color is #3E4D84?
#3E4D84 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 36% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E4D84?
#3E4D84 is rgb(62, 77, 132) in RGB, hsl(227, 36%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 42%, 0%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E4D84?
White text on this background reaches 8.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.6:1.
What colors go well with #3E4D84?
Its direct complement is #84753E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #84523E and #70843E gives you contrast without the vibration.