#338AC5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #338AC5
The precise color #338AC5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 138, and 197.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 74% C, 30% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#338AC5
RGB51, 138, 197
HSL204.2°, 58.9%, 48.6%
CMYK74%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV204.2°, 74.1%, 77.3%
LAB55.0, -5.9, -38.0
XYZ20.5, 22.9, 56.2
Decimal3377861
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.58:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #338AC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #338AC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #338AC5;
}