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#347E9C — Steel Blue

#347E9C is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #347E9C

Color schemes using #347E9C

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#347E9C FAQ

What color is #347E9C?

#347E9C is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 50% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #347E9C?

#347E9C is rgb(52, 126, 156) in RGB, hsl(197, 50%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 19%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #347E9C?

White text on this background reaches 4.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.61:1.

What colors go well with #347E9C?

Its direct complement is #9D5234. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D344B and #9D8634 gives you contrast without the vibration.