#334998 Hex Color
A serious blue with deep professional authority
This dim, muted blue carries an air of serious authority. With its cool, deep saturation, #334998 is an excellent choice for backgrounds in finance or security interfaces where trust is paramount. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it remains legible even for smaller body copy. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the color from feeling too cold or corporate.
Questions about #334998
What is #334998 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #334998 is rgb(51, 73, 152), in HSL hsl(227, 50%, 40%) and in CMYK 66%, 52%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #334998 in a user interface?
#334998 functions best alongside neutral creams or soft off-whites to balance its inherent coolness. Using a sharp charcoal for text or icons provides excellent legibility while maintaining the professional, authoritative mood this specific shade naturally projects in digital layouts.
Is #334998 readable on white or black?
#334998 has a 8.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.