#344058 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #344058 is a blue with gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, government, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 10.4:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #344058
What is #344058 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #344058 is rgb(52, 64, 88), in HSL hsl(220, 26%, 27%) and in CMYK 41%, 27%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #344058?
#344058 pairs well with burgundy, muted sage, and warm cream because these colors add controlled warmth without overpowering its low-saturation blue base. Use cream for text areas and burgundy or sage for restrained accents.
Does #344058 read warm or cool?
#344058 reads as a cool, subdued blue because its dark value and gray undertones outweigh any warmth from surrounding colors. Place it beside warm cream or terracotta to soften the interface.
Where does #344058 work best in a design?
#344058 works best as a dominant dark background or structural UI tone, especially in navigation, dashboards, security tools, and finance products where restrained visual systems matter more than decorative display. Brighter accents can prevent large areas from feeling muddy.
Is #344058 readable on white or black?
#344058 has a 10.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.