#344B58 Hex Color
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#344b58 is a desaturated, ink-toned blue with significant gray undertones that create a muted, matte finish. It works best as a grounding neutral for dark mode interfaces or professional branding that requires a serious, restrained feel. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, white text offers excellent readability against this hex code, ensuring accessibility for body text.
Questions about #344b58
What is #344b58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #344b58 is rgb(52, 75, 88), in HSL hsl(202, 26%, 27%) and in CMYK 41%, 15%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #344b58?
Because of its muted, ink-toned quality, #344b58 pairs beautifully with soft, creamy off-whites or light grays for a clean contrast. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing it with muted gold or sage green to balance its serious, cool-toned demeanor.
Is #344b58 readable on white or black?
#344b58 has a 9.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.