#34527E Hex Color
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#34527e is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dependable feel. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or muted burgundy. White text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #34527e.
Questions about #34527e
What is #34527e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34527e is rgb(52, 82, 126), in HSL hsl(216, 42%, 35%) and in CMYK 59%, 35%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #34527e?
Warm ivory, burgundy, and soft neutrals pair well with #34527e, balancing its cool gray undertones without making the palette harsh; use ivory for clear contrast and burgundy for a restrained accent in interfaces, editorial layouts, or formal brand palettes.
Is #34527e warm or cool?
#34527e reads as a cool, muted blue with gray undertones, giving layouts a serious, controlled, dependable mood that suits dark interfaces and formal visual systems more than playful or high-energy designs.
Is #34527e readable on white or black?
#34527e has a 7.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.