#34658A Hex Color
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#34658a is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a cool, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, reliable mood suited to finance, security, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, or pair it with warm brass for restrained emphasis.
Questions about #34658a
What is #34658a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34658a is rgb(52, 101, 138), in HSL hsl(206, 45%, 37%) and in CMYK 62%, 27%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #34658a?
#34658a pairs well with warm brass, cream, and pale sand, which balance its cool, gray undertones without making the palette feel harsh. Use white for clean contrast and reserve warmer accents for buttons, borders, or key interface states.
Is #34658a a warm or cool color?
#34658a reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is dominant and its muted saturation adds a gray, dusty cast. That restrained character feels dependable rather than bright, making it suitable for serious interfaces, dashboards, and institutional design.
Does #34658a work with white text?
#34658a works well with white text, providing a dark enough blue background for readable interface labels and body copy in many cases. Check the exact font size and weight with a contrast tool before using it for accessibility-critical content.
Is #34658a readable on white or black?
#34658a has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.