#342C84 Hex Color
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Not quite navy and not quite violet, #342c84 sits in a dim corner of indigo. Its low lightness gives it a shadowy, after-dark feel, which makes it a solid base for dark mode and night sky scenes. White text hits an 11.4:1 contrast ratio here, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with muted gold to warm it up.
Questions about #342c84
What is #342c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #342c84 is rgb(52, 44, 132), in HSL hsl(245, 50%, 35%) and in CMYK 61%, 67%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #342c84?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and slate gray all flatter #342c84. Gold warms its cool base, while soft rose keeps palettes from feeling heavy. Skip bright orange, which clashes with its muted depth.
Is #342c84 readable on white or black?
#342c84 has a 11.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.