#344E6C Hex Color
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#344e6c is a dusty, unsaturated blue that carries a serious and grounded tone. Because of its muted quality, it functions best as a background color for professional interfaces or corporate branding where understated stability is required. It provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible for body copy. The hex code #344e6c pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to soften its otherwise cold and authoritative appearance.
Questions about #344e6c
What is #344e6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #344e6c is rgb(52, 78, 108), in HSL hsl(212, 35%, 31%) and in CMYK 52%, 28%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #344e6c?
You can soften the authority of #344e6c by pairing it with warm grays or soft creams. For a more sophisticated corporate look, it creates a balanced, professional contrast when accented against light sand or subtle beige tones.
Is #344e6c readable on white or black?
#344e6c has a 8.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.