#345D62 color
The hex color #345D62 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 36.5% green and 38.4% blue (52, 93, 98).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 31% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 47% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 62% black.
The closest named color is Arctic Nights (#345C61), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.27:1).
#345D62 color codes
| HEX | #345D62 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 93, 98) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 36.5%, 38.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 31%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 47%, 38%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 5%, 0%, 62%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.82, -12.88, -7.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.82, 14.83, 209.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.534, 9.44, 12.978) | |
| Decimal | 3431778 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #345D62, 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 #345D62 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #345D62 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | 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 #345D62 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#575a62Protanopia
no red cones#4f5462Deuteranopia
no green cones#1e605eTritanopia
no blue cones#575757Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #345d62; }
.text { color: #345d62; }
.border { border: 2px solid #345d62; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 93 98 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #345d62, #344662); }
Similar colors
#345c61Arctic Nights#33616aAfter the Storm#39636aMediterranea#255c61Deep Sea Diver#405e5cRosemary#395d68Under the Sea#24646bPacific#2a5c6aNight Shift
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #345D62?
- #345D62 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 #345D62?
- The RGB value is 52, 93, 98: 52 red, 93 green and 98 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #345D62?
- The complementary color is #623934, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #345D62?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 and white text 7.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.