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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E70DA — Steel Blue
#3E70DA is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #3E70DA
- f2f5fd
- cbd8f5
- a3bbee
- 7c9ee6
- 5480df
- 2d63d7
- 2250b3
- 1b3e8c
- 132d64
- 0c1b3d
- 040a15
Color schemes using #3E70DA
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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#3E70DA FAQ
What color is #3E70DA?
#3E70DA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 68% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3E70DA?
#3E70DA is rgb(62, 112, 218) in RGB, hsl(221, 68%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 49%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E70DA?
White text on this background reaches 4.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.53:1.
What colors go well with #3E70DA?
Its direct complement is #DAA93E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA5B3E and #BEDA3E gives you contrast without the vibration.