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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F4E68 — Charcoal
#3F4E68 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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.
#3f4e68
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Tints and shades of #3F4E68
- f5f7f9
- d8dee8
- bbc5d6
- 9dacc4
- 8093b3
- 637aa1
- 506385
- 3e4e68
- 2d384b
- 1b222d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #3F4E68
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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#3F4E68 FAQ
What color is #3F4E68?
#3F4E68 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 25% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F4E68?
#3F4E68 is rgb(63, 78, 104) in RGB, hsl(218, 25%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 25%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F4E68?
White text on this background reaches 8.4:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.5:1.
What colors go well with #3F4E68?
Its direct complement is #695A3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69453F and #64693F gives you contrast without the vibration.