#338074 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(51, 128, 116)

HSL:hsl(171, 43%, 35%)

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HEX

#338074

RGB

51, 128, 116

HSL

171°, 43%, 35%

HSV

171°, 60%, 50%

CMYK

60%, 0%, 9%, 50%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#338074

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #338074 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#338074

10%#2E7369

20%#29665D

30%#245951

40%#1F4D46

50%#19403A

60%#14332E

70%#0F2623

80%#0A1A17

90%#050D0C

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#338074

10%#3C978A

20%#46AF9F

30%#59BDAE

40%#71C6B9

50%#88D0C5

60%#A0D9D1

70%#B8E3DC

80%#D0ECE8

90%#E7F6F3

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #338074.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #338074 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#338074

Contrast ratio4.48:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#338074

Contrast ratio4.69:1

WCAG levelAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#338074

Contrast ratio4.69:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #338074 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #338074 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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