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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E6E89 — Steel Blue
#3E6E89 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 202° 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 #3E6E89
- f4f8fa
- d4e3ec
- b4cedd
- 93b9cf
- 73a4c0
- 538fb2
- 427593
- 345c73
- 254252
- 162832
- 080e12
Color schemes using #3E6E89
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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#3E6E89 FAQ
What color is #3E6E89?
#3E6E89 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 38% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E6E89?
#3E6E89 is rgb(62, 110, 137) in RGB, hsl(202, 38%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 20%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E6E89?
White text on this background reaches 5.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.8:1.
What colors go well with #3E6E89?
Its direct complement is #89593E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #893E48 and #897F3E gives you contrast without the vibration.