Cerulean

Q: How do I use #349ECB in CSS?

You can use #349ECB in CSS with: background-color: #349ECB; or color: #349ECB; or as an RGB value: rgb(52, 158, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 22%, 0%, 20%.

#349ECB

Cerulean is a cool medium color with the hex code #349ECB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 52, 158, 203 in digital design or CMYK 74%, 22%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerulean color values

HEX: #349ECB
RGB: 52, 158, 203
HSL: 198°, 59%, 50%
CMYK: 74, 22, 0, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerulean sits at 198° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Cerulean is rendered as rgb(52, 158, 203), where the blue channel is highest at 203, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Cerulean translates to a CMYK breakdown of 74C 22M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (74%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cerulean

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #349ECB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 52, 158, 203;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#349ECB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 74%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(52, 158, 203)
rgba(52, 158, 203, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 198° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #349ECB?

#349ECB is Cerulean, a cool medium color with RGB values of 52, 158, 203. It has a hue of 198°, 59% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #349ECB?

The RGB color code for #349ECB is rgb(52, 158, 203). This means it contains 52 red, 158 green, and 203 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerulean a warm or cool color?

Cerulean (#349ECB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #349ECB in CSS?

You can use #349ECB in CSS with: background-color: #349ECB; or color: #349ECB; or as an RGB value: rgb(52, 158, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 22%, 0%, 20%.