#34B09B Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal maintains a precise, clinical feel that fits well in healthcare or technology branding. Because it offers a high 7.8:1 contrast ratio against black text, it is safe to use for small, readable body copy. To ground this color, try pairing it with muted warm grays rather than stark white. The hex code for this shade is #34b09b.
Questions about #34b09b
What is #34b09b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34b09b is rgb(52, 176, 155), in HSL hsl(170, 54%, 45%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 12%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #34b09b for a balanced palette?
Pair #34b09b with muted warm grays instead of stark white to ground the color and prevent it from appearing too sterile. It also complements deep charcoal tones when you need to create a sophisticated, high-contrast visual hierarchy.
Is #34b09b readable on white or black?
#34b09b has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.