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#3E89A3 — Steel Blue

#3E89A3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #3E89A3

Color schemes using #3E89A3

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#3E89A3 FAQ

What color is #3E89A3?

#3E89A3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 45% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #3E89A3?

#3E89A3 is rgb(62, 137, 163) in RGB, hsl(195, 45%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 16%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #3E89A3?

White text on this background reaches 3.95:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.31:1.

What colors go well with #3E89A3?

Its direct complement is #A3573E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A33E57 and #A3893E gives you contrast without the vibration.