#34407A Hex Color
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Reach for #34407a when a design needs a dark base that stays readable through long sessions. This muted indigo leans toward navy, and its low saturation keeps the surface matte and dim. White text on it hits about 9.7:1 contrast, so small body copy clears WCAG AA with room to spare. It works best as a dominant background in dark interfaces, and looks richer against burgundy than against plain grays.
Questions about #34407a
What is #34407a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34407a is rgb(52, 64, 122), in HSL hsl(230, 40%, 34%) and in CMYK 57%, 48%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #34407a?
Warm accents like burgundy, dusty rose, and ochre flatter #34407a because they offset its cool, dim undertone. Avoid brighter blues nearby, since similar lightness makes the two blur together.
Is #34407a readable on white or black?
#34407a has a 9.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.