#34A8DE Hex Color
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A mid-tone sky blue, #34a8de feels crisp and approachable without being overly sharp. It works effectively as a primary brand accent in tech or finance, providing a clean, professional aesthetic. Black text creates excellent legibility against this hue, making it a reliable choice for UI buttons and icons. Use it sparingly to guide user focus, as it can overwhelm layouts if applied too broadly.
Questions about #34a8de
What is #34a8de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34a8de is rgb(52, 168, 222), in HSL hsl(199, 72%, 54%) and in CMYK 77%, 24%, 0%, 13%.
Which color schemes work best with #34a8de?
#34a8de pairs beautifully with clean neutrals like white or soft grays to maintain its crisp, approachable aesthetic. For a more dynamic tech-focused palette, try combining it with a deep navy or a sharp, contrasting orange to create visual hierarchy.
Is #34a8de readable on white or black?
#34a8de has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.