#345D61 color
The hex color #345D61 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 36.5% green and 38% blue (52, 93, 97).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 30% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 62% black.
The closest named color is Arctic Nights (#345C61), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.28:1).
#345D61 color codes
| HEX | #345D61 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 93, 97) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 36.5%, 38%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 30%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 46%, 38%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 4%, 0%, 62%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.78, -13.17, -6.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.78, 14.82, 207.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.487, 9.421, 12.731) | |
| Decimal | 3431777 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #345D61, 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 #345D61 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #345D61 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | 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 #345D61 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#575a61Protanopia
no red cones#505461Deuteranopia
no green cones#1f605eTritanopia
no blue cones#575757Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #345d61; }
.text { color: #345d61; }
.border { border: 2px solid #345d61; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 93 97 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #345d61, #344661); }
Similar colors
#345c61Arctic Nights#255c61Deep Sea Diver#39636aMediterranea#33616aAfter the Storm#405e5cRosemary#24646bPacific#395d68Under the Sea#315955Enchanting Ivy
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #345D61?
- #345D61 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Arctic Nights. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #345D61?
- The RGB value is 52, 93, 97: 52 red, 93 green and 97 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #345D61?
- The complementary color is #613834, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #345D61?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 and white text 7.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.