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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F6685 — Slate
#3F6685 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #3F6685
- f5f8fa
- d5e1eb
- b5cadc
- 95b4cd
- 759dbe
- 5587af
- 446e91
- 355671
- 263e51
- 172631
- 080d11
Color schemes using #3F6685
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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#3F6685 FAQ
What color is #3F6685?
#3F6685 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 36% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F6685?
#3F6685 is rgb(63, 102, 133) in RGB, hsl(207, 36%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 23%, 0%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F6685?
White text on this background reaches 6.09:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.45:1.
What colors go well with #3F6685?
Its direct complement is #845D3E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #843E42 and #84803E gives you contrast without the vibration.