#338ACC
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #338ACC
The precise color #338ACC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 138, and 204.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 75% Cyan, 32% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 20% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#338ACC
RGB51, 138, 204
HSL205.9°, 60.0%, 50.0%
CMYK75%, 32%, 0%, 20%
HSV205.9°, 75.0%, 80.0%
LAB55.3, -3.5, -41.4
XYZ21.4, 23.2, 60.5
Decimal3377868
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.65:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.80:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #338ACC;
}
.text-color {
color: #338ACC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #338ACC;
}