#354C74 Hex Color
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#354c74, the hex code for this muted navy, reads dark and ashy rather than vivid. Its low saturation feels like mixing gray into blue, giving it a matte, serious character. It holds up as a UI background: white text on it reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, clearing AA for body text. Burgundy or brass accents warm it up.
Questions about #354c74
What is #354c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #354c74 is rgb(53, 76, 116), in HSL hsl(218, 37%, 33%) and in CMYK 54%, 34%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #354c74?
Warm accents lift #354c74 more than neutrals do. Try burgundy, brass, or terracotta against it, and save brighter blues for small accents so they don't compete.
Is #354c74 readable on white or black?
#354c74 has a 8.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.