#34B1B6 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool cyan feels refreshing and modern. The hex code #34b1b6 works best as a primary UI accent or for branding where you need a clean, approachable tone. Because of its excellent contrast with black text, it functions reliably for small body copy. Pair it with dark charcoal grays rather than white to keep the color from feeling too washed out or clinical.
Questions about #34b1b6
What is #34b1b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #34b1b6 is rgb(52, 177, 182), in HSL hsl(182, 56%, 46%) and in CMYK 71%, 3%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #34b1b6 in a UI design?
Use #34b1b6 as a vibrant accent against deep charcoal or slate backgrounds to maintain high readability. Avoid pairing this cyan with pure white, as the contrast can feel clinical, while darker neutrals ground the color and add sophistication.
Is #34b1b6 readable on white or black?
#34b1b6 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 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.