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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F8DB0 — Steel Blue
#3F8DB0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #3F8DB0
- f4f9fb
- d1e5ef
- afd2e2
- 8cbed6
- 6aabc9
- 4798bd
- 387d9d
- 2c617a
- 204658
- 132a35
- 070f13
Color schemes using #3F8DB0
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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#3F8DB0 FAQ
What color is #3F8DB0?
#3F8DB0 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 47% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F8DB0?
#3F8DB0 is rgb(63, 141, 176) in RGB, hsl(199, 47%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 20%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F8DB0?
White text on this background reaches 3.72:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.65:1.
What colors go well with #3F8DB0?
Its direct complement is #B06340. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B04054 and #B09C40 gives you contrast without the vibration.