#345956 color
The hex color #345956 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 34.9% green and 33.7% blue (52, 89, 86).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 26% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Enchanting Ivy (#315955), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.75:1).
#345956 color codes
| HEX | #345956 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 89, 86) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 34.9%, 33.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 26%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 42%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 3%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.1, -14.03, -2.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.1, 14.24, 189.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.668, 8.546, 10.101) | |
| Decimal | 3430742 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #345956, 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 #345956 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #345956 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.71:1 | 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 #345956 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#555556Protanopia
no red cones#4f5056Deuteranopia
no green cones#255b58Tritanopia
no blue cones#535353Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #345956; }
.text { color: #345956; }
.border { border: 2px solid #345956; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 89 86 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #345956, #344959); }
Similar colors
#315955Enchanting Ivy#2e5c58Lacrosse#405e5cRosemary#3a5b52Iridescent#33534bHunter#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#345c61Arctic Nights#28615dVerdant Forest
Questions
- What color is #345956?
- #345956 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Enchanting Ivy. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #345956?
- The RGB value is 52, 89, 86: 52 red, 89 green and 86 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #345956?
- The complementary color is #593437, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #345956?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 and white text 7.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.