Skip to content
AI Color

#348AA2 — Steel Blue

#348AA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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.

#348aa2
HEX
RGB
HSL
CMYK
Closest name
Color family
Contrast on white
Contrast on black

Tints and shades of #348AA2

Color schemes using #348AA2

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.

Nearby colors

#348AA2 FAQ

What color is #348AA2?

#348AA2 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 51% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #348AA2?

#348AA2 is rgb(52, 138, 162) in RGB, hsl(193, 51%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 15%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #348AA2?

White text on this background reaches 3.96:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.3:1.

What colors go well with #348AA2?

Its direct complement is #A24C34. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A23453 and #A28334 gives you contrast without the vibration.