#345252 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #345252 is a low-saturation cyan with a gray-green cast. Its matte depth gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, moody foundation without feeling black. Use this hex code for dominant backgrounds with white text, which reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, or pair it with pale apricot for a restrained accent.
Questions about #345252
What is #345252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #345252 is rgb(52, 82, 82), in HSL hsl(180, 22%, 26%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 0%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #345252?
#345252 pairs well with pale apricot, warm cream, and muted copper, which add contrast without overpowering its dark cyan base and keep the overall palette calm, grounded, and restrained for interface and brand work.
Does #345252 look warm or cool?
#345252 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by substantial gray, giving it a restrained cast instead of the brighter, cleaner appearance associated with saturated teal.
Is #345252 readable on white or black?
#345252 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.