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#346A9D color code is #346A9D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #346a9d.

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#346A9D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #346A9D is 0.1347. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.68:1 against white and 3.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#346A9D on white5.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
#346A9D on black3.69:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #346A9D5.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #346A9D3.69:1AA Large

#346A9D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #346A9D?+
The hex code for #346A9D is #346A9D. In RGB it's rgb(52, 106, 157), and in HSL it's hsl(209, 50%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #346A9D?+
#346A9D in RGB is (52, 106, 157). Written in CSS: rgb(52, 106, 157).
What is the CMYK value of #346A9D?+
#346A9D converts to CMYK(67%, 32%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #346A9D.
Is #346a9d a warm or cool color?+
#346A9D (#346A9D) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 209° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #346a9d belong to?+
#346A9D belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 209°, 50%, 41% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #346a9d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#346A9D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.68:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #346a9d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #346A9D (#346A9D) is 4604 C Retro Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #346A9D in design

Practical guidance for using #346a9d (#346A9D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #346A9D (#346A9D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #346a9d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #346A9D (#346A9D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#346A9D flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#346A9D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.