#0344C4 Hex Color
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With its high saturation and medium-dark value, #0344c4 feels controlled, serious, and slightly cold rather than muted. This blue works well as a dominant UI or brand background, especially with white text, which reaches about 8.0:1 contrast. Pair it with warm gray or burgundy for a less expected finish. The hex code #0344c4 suits security, finance, and technology designs.
Questions about #0344c4
What is #0344c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0344c4 is rgb(3, 68, 196), in HSL hsl(220, 97%, 39%) and in CMYK 98%, 65%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0344c4?
#0344c4 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, warm gray for balance, and burgundy for a less expected accent, while restrained neutrals keep its saturated blue feeling serious rather than overly stark.
Is #0344c4 a warm or cool color?
#0344c4 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits strongly on the blue side and its high saturation gives it a crisp, slightly cold character; the medium-dark value adds seriousness rather than a soft, cozy feel.
Where does #0344c4 work well in design?
#0344c4 works well as a dominant UI or brand background in security, finance, and technology designs, especially with white text; its controlled, serious mood suits dashboards, navigation, calls to action, and other focused interface elements.
Is #0344c4 readable on white or black?
#0344c4 has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.