#345E59 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This muted, dusty teal brings a sense of grounded sophistication to any palette. The dark and unsaturated tone offers a serious, moody quality that works well for tech interfaces or wellness branding. Designers choose this shade when they need a calm, balanced background that avoids being too bright. The hex code for this color is #345e59.
Questions about #345e59
What is #345e59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #345e59 is rgb(52, 94, 89), in HSL hsl(173, 29%, 29%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 5%, 63%.
What design aesthetic works best with this dark teal?
This color excels in professional and wellness-focused design systems because it feels grounded rather than energetic. Pair it with soft creams or warm whites to maintain readability, or use it as a dark backdrop for high-contrast, minimalist typography.
Does this shade lean warm or cool in a composition?
It leans cool due to its strong blue and green undertones, though the unsaturated, greyish cast keeps it from feeling icy. Use it when you need to stabilize a layout that feels too vibrant or cluttered with warmer, saturated colors.
Is #345e59 readable on white or black?
#345e59 has a 7.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.