#349696 Hex Color
Cool, professional cyan with muted clarity
This unsaturated cyan carries a cooling, professional edge. It works best as an accent color for technology and aerospace interfaces where clarity is essential. Because it offers high readability with black text, it functions well for detailed UI elements. The hex code #349696 pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta shades to balance its cool, airy undertones in modern brand palettes.
Questions about #349696
What is #349696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #349696 is rgb(52, 150, 150), in HSL hsl(180, 49%, 40%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #349696 for modern design palettes?
#349696 pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta shades to balance its cool, airy undertones. Using this combination creates a grounded, sophisticated look that works especially well for branding or editorial layouts where you want professional clarity without appearing sterile.
Is #349696 suitable for UI elements or text?
#349696 functions well for detailed UI elements because it offers high readability when paired with black or dark gray text. Its unsaturated quality prevents visual strain, making it a reliable choice for tech or aerospace interfaces where information density is high.
Is #349696 readable on white or black?
#349696 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.