#34557E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #34557e is a cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, subdued finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel without the weight of near-black navy. Use the hex code #34557e as a supporting tone in finance, technology, or government designs, where white text achieves about 7.6:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #34557e
What is #34557e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34557e is rgb(52, 85, 126), in HSL hsl(213, 42%, 35%) and in CMYK 59%, 33%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #34557e?
#34557e pairs well with white, soft gray, and pale blue for clean, restrained layouts, while muted orange or terracotta can introduce warmth without overpowering its cool, gray undertones and subdued character.
Does #34557e read as warm or cool?
#34557e reads as a cool, dependable blue because its muted saturation and gray undertones soften the intensity of brighter blues and keep it visually restrained in use across digital interfaces.
Is #34557e readable on white or black?
#34557e has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.