#34515B Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty cyan functions as a serious, moody neutral. Because it sits dark on the spectrum, white text offers excellent readability at an 8.5:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a solid foundation for dark mode interfaces or subdued brand identities. It pairs well with warm, bright accents to break up its somber character. The hex code for this shade is #34515b.
Questions about #34515b
What is #34515b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34515b is rgb(52, 81, 91), in HSL hsl(195, 27%, 28%) and in CMYK 43%, 11%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair best with #34515b?
Because #34515b acts as a somber, muted neutral, it pairs exceptionally well with warm, high-saturation accents to create visual balance. Using it alongside a terracotta or a soft gold provides a necessary contrast that warms up its cool, dusty cyan character.
Is #34515b readable on white or black?
#34515b has a 8.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.