#34284C Hex Color
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Reach for #34284c when a design needs a dark purple that stays matte instead of flashy. This hex code reads dim, dusty, and a little gloomy, which suits dark mode interfaces, moody branding, and mystical or religious themes. Its low saturation flatters muted gold and dusty rose far better than bright neons. White text hits about 13.5:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA. It sits close to mixing black.
Questions about #34284c
What is #34284c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34284c is rgb(52, 40, 76), in HSL hsl(260, 31%, 23%) and in CMYK 32%, 47%, 0%, 70%.
What text color works best on #34284c?
White text reads most clearly on #34284c, with a contrast ratio of about 13.5:1. That is well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so the color easily supports small body text.
What colors pair well with #34284c?
Muted gold and dusty rose both flatter #34284c without fighting its low saturation. Slate blue and a warm terracotta accent also work when you want contrast that stays understated.
Is #34284c readable on white or black?
#34284c has a 13.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.