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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E8DA3 — Steel Blue
#3E8DA3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #3E8DA3
- f4f9fb
- d2e8ee
- b0d6e1
- 8ec5d4
- 6cb3c7
- 4aa2ba
- 3b869b
- 2e6879
- 214b57
- 142d35
- 071012
Color schemes using #3E8DA3
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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#3E8DA3 FAQ
What color is #3E8DA3?
#3E8DA3 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 45% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E8DA3?
#3E8DA3 is rgb(62, 141, 163) in RGB, hsl(193, 45%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 13%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E8DA3?
White text on this background reaches 3.79:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.54:1.
What colors go well with #3E8DA3?
Its direct complement is #A3543E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A33E5A and #A3863E gives you contrast without the vibration.