#34596A Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with gray undertones, #34596a creates a serious, steady mood without feeling harsh. Its low saturation suits finance, technology, government, and nautical branding, especially as a supporting tone or dark UI background. Pair it with warm ivory or muted copper for contrast. White text reads clearly, with about 7.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #34596a.
Questions about #34596a
What is #34596a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34596a is rgb(52, 89, 106), in HSL hsl(199, 34%, 31%) and in CMYK 51%, 16%, 0%, 58%.
Does #34596a work with white text?
White text reads clearly against #34596a, making it a strong choice for headings, buttons, and dark UI surfaces, though exact accessibility results still depend on text size and weight in actual use.
What colors pair well with #34596a?
What mood does #34596a create?
#34596a creates a serious, steady mood with a cool, restrained feel, while its gray undertones reduce intensity and keep the dark blue from appearing harsh in professional visual systems and interfaces. It suits finance, technology, government, and nautical branding.
Is #34596a readable on white or black?
#34596a has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.