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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F81A2 — Steel Blue
#3F81A2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 200° 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 #3F81A2
- f4f8fb
- d2e4ee
- b0d0e0
- 8fbcd3
- 6da8c6
- 4b94b9
- 3c7a99
- 2f5f78
- 214456
- 142a34
- 070f12
Color schemes using #3F81A2
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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#3F81A2 FAQ
What color is #3F81A2?
#3F81A2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 44% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F81A2?
#3F81A2 is rgb(63, 129, 162) in RGB, hsl(200, 44%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 20%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F81A2?
White text on this background reaches 4.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.87:1.
What colors go well with #3F81A2?
Its direct complement is #A2603F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A23F4F and #A2913F gives you contrast without the vibration.