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Steel Blue

#349ECB

Steel Blue 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.

Steel Blue Color Values

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

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 198° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 59% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Steel Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 74%, 22%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Steel Blue

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #349ECB?
#349ECB is Steel Blue, 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 Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#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%.