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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F84AB — Steel Blue
#3F84AB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 202° 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 #3F84AB
- f4f8fb
- d2e4ee
- afcfe2
- 8dbbd5
- 6ba6c8
- 4991bc
- 3a789c
- 2d5d79
- 204357
- 142935
- 070e13
Color schemes using #3F84AB
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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#3F84AB FAQ
What color is #3F84AB?
#3F84AB is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 46% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F84AB?
#3F84AB is rgb(63, 132, 171) in RGB, hsl(202, 46%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 23%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F84AB?
White text on this background reaches 4.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.1:1.
What colors go well with #3F84AB?
Its direct complement is #AB673F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB3F4E and #AB9D3F gives you contrast without the vibration.