#347BA0 Hex Color
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This muted, cool steel blue feels grounded and professional, making it a natural choice for corporate branding in finance or tech. Because it hits a sufficient contrast ratio, #347ba0 functions well as a primary background or a reliable button color. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to soften its rigid, utilitarian edge. The hex code for this shade is #347ba0.
Questions about #347ba0
What is #347ba0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #347ba0 is rgb(52, 123, 160), in HSL hsl(201, 51%, 42%) and in CMYK 68%, 23%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #347ba0?
#347ba0 balances best against neutral, lighter tones that prevent the steel blue from appearing too heavy or rigid. Try pairing it with soft cream or a crisp slate gray to soften its utilitarian edge and create a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
Is #347ba0 readable on white or black?
#347ba0 has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.