#346C86 Hex Color
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#346c86 is a muted, medium-dark blue with gray and slight green undertones. Its cool, dusty finish suggests trust and reliability without feeling harsh. Use this hex code as a supporting brand color for finance, healthcare, technology, or government designs. White text remains readable at about 5.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for buttons and compact interface panels.
Questions about #346c86
What is #346c86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #346c86 is rgb(52, 108, 134), in HSL hsl(199, 44%, 36%) and in CMYK 61%, 19%, 0%, 47%.
Does #346c86 read as a warm or cool color?
#346c86 reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by gray and a slight green undertone, giving it a quiet, dependable character rather than the crisp intensity of a saturated blue.
What colors pair well with #346c86?
#346c86 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm terracotta accents because light neutrals preserve its clarity while a restrained warm accent offsets the cool blue without making the palette feel loud.
Is #346c86 readable on white or black?
#346c86 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.