Color #034A43 Color / Colour Code #034A43
This page shows the hex color code for color #034a43 (#034A43). The colour is a cyan tone with 92% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #034A43 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#034A43 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 144, 174, and 204 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 174, 294, and 54 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #034A43
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 174 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 174 to 219 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 174 with its complement at 354 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 #034A43
Lightness variations at hue 174 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #034A43
Design Use Cases for #034A43
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #034A43 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
#034A43 at 15% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#034A43 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 174). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #034A43 (hue 174) to its complement at hue 354. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 204. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #034a43, #49030a);
CSS Code for #034A43
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About Color #034A43 (#034A43)
#034A43 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 74 green, and 67 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 24.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 174 degrees with 92% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #034A43 is 52/255 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 96% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #034A43 against white is 10.17:1 and against black is 2.06:1. 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 #49030A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #034A43. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #03491F and #032D49, 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 #034A43?
- #034A43 is Color #034A43, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 74, 67), HSL(174, 92%, 15%), and CMYK(96%, 0%, 9%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 52/255.
- Is #034A43 accessible for text?
- Against white, #034A43 has a contrast ratio of 10.17:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.06:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #034A43?
- The complementary colour is #49030A (hue 354). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #03491F and #032D49. The triadic palette adds #420349 and #494203 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #034A43 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #034a43; or rgb(3, 74, 67); or hsl(174, 92%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 174 92% 15%; 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.