Color #034672 Color / Colour Code #034672
This page shows the hex color code for color #034672 (#034672). The colour is a blue tone with 95% saturation and 23% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #034672 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#034672 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 174, 204, and 234 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 204, 324, and 84 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #034672
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 204 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 204 to 249 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 204 with its complement at 24 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #034672
Lightness variations at hue 204 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #034672
Design Use Cases for #034672
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #034672 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#034672 at 23% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its blue character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Trust & Professional Identity
#034672 sits in the blue range (hue 204). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #034672 (hue 204) to its complement at hue 24. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 234. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #034672, #723003);
CSS Code for #034672
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Colors visually similar to #034672 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #034672 (#034672)
#034672 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 70 green, and 114 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 38.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 204 degrees with 95% saturation and 23% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #034672 is 55/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #034672 against white is 9.89:1 and against black is 2.12:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #723003 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #034672. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #037267 and #030E72, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #034672?
- #034672 is Color #034672, a blue color (colour) with RGB(3, 70, 114), HSL(204, 95%, 23%), and CMYK(97%, 39%, 0%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 55/255.
- Is #034672 accessible for text?
- Against white, #034672 has a contrast ratio of 9.89:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.12:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #034672?
- The complementary colour is #723003 (hue 24). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #037267 and #030E72. The triadic palette adds #720346 and #467203 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #034672 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #034672; or rgb(3, 70, 114); or hsl(204, 95%, 23%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 204 95% 23%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.