#345651 color
The hex color #345651 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 33.7% green and 31.8% blue (52, 86, 81).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 25% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Enchanting Ivy (#315955), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.09:1).
#345651 color codes
| HEX | #345651 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 86, 81) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 33.7%, 31.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 25%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 40%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 6%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.94, -13.67, -1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.94, 13.71, 184.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.229, 7.979, 8.995) | |
| Decimal | 3429969 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #345651, 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 #345651 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #345651 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | 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 #345651 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#535251Protanopia
no red cones#4d4e51Deuteranopia
no green cones#285754Tritanopia
no blue cones#505050Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #345651; }
.text { color: #345651; }
.border { border: 2px solid #345651; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 86 81 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #345651, #344a56); }
Similar colors
#315955Enchanting Ivy#33534bHunter#3a5b52Iridescent#2e5c58Lacrosse#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#405e5cRosemary#3e594cPlantation#334d41Pine Needle
Questions
- What color is #345651?
- #345651 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Enchanting Ivy. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #345651?
- The RGB value is 52, 86, 81: 52 red, 86 green and 81 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #345651?
- The complementary color is #563439, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #345651?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 and white text 8.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.