#34A4E8 Hex Color
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Bright but not loud, #34a4e8 is a light azure blue with a soft, open feel. Its moderate saturation keeps it friendly rather than corporate, which suits finance apps, healthcare dashboards, and social platforms. Use it as a dominant base rather than an accent, since black text on the hex code #34a4e8 reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, well past AA for small body text. Warm coral or deep navy keeps it from feeling flat.
Questions about #34a4e8
What is #34a4e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34a4e8 is rgb(52, 164, 232), in HSL hsl(203, 80%, 56%) and in CMYK 78%, 29%, 0%, 9%.
What text color works best on #34a4e8?
Black text is the clear winner on #34a4e8, hitting about 7.6:1 contrast and passing WCAG AA for small body text. White text only reaches around 2.8:1, so reserve it for large decorative type if you use it at all.
What colors pair well with #34a4e8?
Warm counterpoints work best: terracotta or coral balance its coolness, while deep navy grounds it in a two-blue palette. Pale sand tones also soften it for lighter layouts.
Is #34a4e8 readable on white or black?
#34a4e8 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.62:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.