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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E76D1 — Steel Blue
#3E76D1 is a mid-tone 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 #3E76D1
- f3f6fc
- cddbf3
- a7c1ea
- 81a6e1
- 5b8bd8
- 3570d0
- 295bad
- 204787
- 173361
- 0e1f3b
- 050b15
Color schemes using #3E76D1
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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#3E76D1 FAQ
What color is #3E76D1?
#3E76D1 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 62% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #3E76D1?
#3E76D1 is rgb(62, 118, 209) in RGB, hsl(217, 62%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 44%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E76D1?
White text on this background reaches 4.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.72:1.
What colors go well with #3E76D1?
Its direct complement is #D1983D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D14E3D and #C0D13D gives you contrast without the vibration.