#34339E Hex Color
Deep saturated indigo with authoritative presence
This deep, saturated indigo carries a serious and authoritative presence. Because of its dark intensity, it serves as a strong base for corporate identities or moody interface designs. White text offers exceptional readability against it, making the hex code #34339e a reliable choice for high-contrast, professional layouts. Use it sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming your composition.
Questions about #34339e
What is #34339e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34339e is rgb(52, 51, 158), in HSL hsl(241, 51%, 41%) and in CMYK 67%, 68%, 0%, 38%.
How should I use #34339e in a website layout?
Because of its dark intensity, #34339e works best as a primary branding element or a footer background rather than a main content container. White text maintains excellent readability against this rich, authoritative blue, ensuring your design remains accessible and professional.
Which colors pair well with #34339e?
To create a balanced palette, pair #34339e with softer neutrals like light gray or a creamy off-white to let the intensity of the indigo breathe. If you need an accent, try a warm mustard yellow to create a striking, high-energy contrast.
Is #34339e readable on white or black?
#34339e has a 9.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.