#34564C color
The hex color #34564C is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 33.7% green and 29.8% blue (52, 86, 76).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 25% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Hunter (#33534B), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.13:1).
#34564C color codes
| HEX | #34564C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 86, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 33.7%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 25%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 40%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 12%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.79, -14.99, 1.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.79, 15.11, 172.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.048, 7.907, 8.044) | |
| Decimal | 3429964 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #34564C, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #34564C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #34564C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #34564C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#54524cProtanopia
no red cones#4e4e4dDeuteranopia
no green cones#2a5753Tritanopia
no blue cones#4f4f4fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #34564c; }
.text { color: #34564c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #34564c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 86 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #34564c, #344f56); }
Similar colors
#33534bHunter#3a5b52Iridescent#3e594cPlantation#315955Enchanting Ivy#334d41Pine Needle#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#2e5c58Lacrosse#405e5cRosemary
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #34564C?
- #34564C is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Hunter. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #34564C?
- The RGB value is 52, 86, 76: 52 red, 86 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #34564C?
- The complementary color is #56343E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #34564C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 and white text 8.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.