#345EAA Hex Color
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#345eaa is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool gray undertones. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color or UI background with white text, which meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #345eaa.
Questions about #345eaa
What is #345eaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #345eaa is rgb(52, 94, 170), in HSL hsl(219, 53%, 44%) and in CMYK 69%, 45%, 0%, 33%.
Does #345eaa read as a warm or cool blue?
#345eaa reads as a cool blue because its medium-dark hue and gray undertones keep it restrained rather than vivid or warm. That dependable character suits interfaces and brand systems that need a calm, serious visual tone.
What colors pair well with #345eaa?
#345eaa pairs well with white for crisp contrast and with pale blue-gray or soft neutral backgrounds for a quieter layout. Muted terracotta accents can add warmth without overpowering its cool, dependable base.
Is #345eaa readable on white or black?
#345eaa has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.