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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E5375 — Charcoal
#3E5375 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #3E5375
- f5f7fa
- d6deea
- b8c4d9
- 99abc9
- 7a92b9
- 5b79a9
- 4a638c
- 394d6d
- 29374e
- 19222f
- 090c11
Color schemes using #3E5375
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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#3E5375 FAQ
What color is #3E5375?
#3E5375 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 31% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E5375?
#3E5375 is rgb(62, 83, 117) in RGB, hsl(217, 31%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 29%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E5375?
White text on this background reaches 7.78:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.7:1.
What colors go well with #3E5375?
Its direct complement is #75603E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75443E and #6E753E gives you contrast without the vibration.