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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E897F — Slate
#3E897F is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 172° 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 #3E897F
- f4faf9
- d4ece9
- b4ddd8
- 93cfc7
- 73c0b6
- 53b2a5
- 429388
- 34736a
- 25524c
- 16322e
- 081210
Color schemes using #3E897F
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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#3E897F FAQ
What color is #3E897F?
#3E897F is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 38% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E897F?
#3E897F is rgb(62, 137, 127) in RGB, hsl(172, 38%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 0%, 7%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E897F?
White text on this background reaches 4.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.09:1.
What colors go well with #3E897F?
Its direct complement is #893E48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #893E6E and #89593E gives you contrast without the vibration.