#348CA4 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #348ca4 is a medium-dark cyan with blue-green undertones and restrained saturation. Its refreshing character suits technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s products without feeling overly playful. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI color; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #348ca4.
Questions about #348ca4
What is #348ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #348ca4 is rgb(52, 140, 164), in HSL hsl(193, 52%, 42%) and in CMYK 68%, 15%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #348ca4 a warm or cool color?
#348ca4 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans blue rather than yellow, while its restrained saturation keeps the effect composed for interfaces, branding, and supporting visual accents.
What colors pair well with #348ca4?
Pair #348ca4 with charcoal for grounded contrast, or with warm neutrals and muted orange accents for balance. Its cool blue-green base also supports restrained monochromatic schemes, especially when lighter tints and deeper shades carry hierarchy.
Is #348ca4 readable on white or black?
#348ca4 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.