#338AA8
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #338AA8
The precise color #338AA8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 138, and 168.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 70% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow, and 34% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.