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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E5AA3 — Cerulean
#3E5AA3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 223° 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 #3E5AA3
- f4f6fb
- d2daee
- b0bee1
- 8ea2d4
- 6c86c7
- 4a6aba
- 3b569b
- 2e4379
- 213057
- 141d35
- 070a12
Color schemes using #3E5AA3
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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#3E5AA3 FAQ
What color is #3E5AA3?
#3E5AA3 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 45% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E5AA3?
#3E5AA3 is rgb(62, 90, 163) in RGB, hsl(223, 45%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 45%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E5AA3?
White text on this background reaches 6.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.2:1.
What colors go well with #3E5AA3?
Its direct complement is #A3863E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3543E and #8DA33E gives you contrast without the vibration.