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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F60AB — Cerulean
#3F60AB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #3F60AB
- f4f6fb
- d2daee
- afbee2
- 8da3d5
- 6b87c8
- 496bbc
- 3a579c
- 2d4479
- 203157
- 141e35
- 070a13
Color schemes using #3F60AB
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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#3F60AB FAQ
What color is #3F60AB?
#3F60AB is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 46% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F60AB?
#3F60AB is rgb(63, 96, 171) in RGB, hsl(222, 46%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 44%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F60AB?
White text on this background reaches 6.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.47:1.
What colors go well with #3F60AB?
Its direct complement is #AB8B3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB553F and #96AB3F gives you contrast without the vibration.