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Honolulu Blue

#346498

Honolulu Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #346498. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 52, 100, 152 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 34%, 0%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Honolulu Blue Color Values

HEX
#346498
RGB
52, 100, 152
HSL
211°, 49%, 40%
CMYK
66, 34, 0, 40

About this color

Honolulu Blue sits at 211° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Honolulu Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Honolulu Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 66%, 34%, 0%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Honolulu Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #346498;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 52, 100, 152;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#346498',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 66%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 40%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(52, 100, 152)
rgba(52, 100, 152, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #346498?
#346498 is Honolulu Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 52, 100, 152. It has a hue of 211°, 49% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #346498?
The RGB color code for #346498 is rgb(52, 100, 152). This means it contains 52 red, 100 green, and 152 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Honolulu Blue a warm or cool color?
Honolulu Blue (#346498) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #346498 in CSS?
You can use #346498 in CSS with: background-color: #346498; or color: #346498; or as an RGB value: rgb(52, 100, 152). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 34%, 0%, 40%.