#34498A Hex Color
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Muted and serious, #34498a functions as a reliable anchor for corporate UI and finance branding. Because it is quite desaturated, it avoids the harshness of pure primary blue. White text reads clearly against this deep, dusty shade, making it a safe choice for small body text. When designing interfaces, treat this hex code as a 60% dominant base rather than a bright accent.
Questions about #34498a
What is #34498a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34498a is rgb(52, 73, 138), in HSL hsl(225, 45%, 37%) and in CMYK 62%, 47%, 0%, 46%.
How should I use #34498a in a UI design interface?
Treat #34498a as a dominant 60 percent base color rather than a bright accent. Its muted, desaturated nature works effectively for large background areas or structural elements, ensuring your interface remains professional and readable without the intensity of primary blues.
Does #34498a work well with light text?
White text provides excellent contrast against #34498a, making it a safe choice for small body text and navigational labels. This dark, dusty blue maintains high legibility, which prevents eye strain during extended reading periods on corporate dashboards or financial applications.
Is #34498a readable on white or black?
#34498a has a 8.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.