Color #034D59 Color / Colour Code #034D59
This page shows the hex color code for color #034d59 (#034D59). The colour is a cyan tone with 93% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #034D59 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#034D59 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 158, 188, and 218 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 188, 308, and 68 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #034D59
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 188 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 188 to 233 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 188 with its complement at 8 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 #034D59
Lightness variations at hue 188 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #034D59
Design Use Cases for #034D59
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #034D59 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
#034D59 at 18% 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
#034D59 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 188). 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 #034D59 (hue 188) to its complement at hue 8. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 218. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #034d59, #590f03);
CSS Code for #034D59
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About Color #034D59 (#034D59)
#034D59 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 3 red, 77 green, and 89 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 29.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 188 degrees with 93% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #034D59 is 56/255 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, 13% magenta, 0% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #034D59 against white is 9.50:1 and against black is 2.21:1. 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 #590F03 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #034D59. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #035939 and #032359, 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 #034D59?
- #034D59 is Color #034D59, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(3, 77, 89), HSL(188, 93%, 18%), and CMYK(97%, 13%, 0%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 56/255.
- Is #034D59 accessible for text?
- Against white, #034D59 has a contrast ratio of 9.50:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.21:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #034D59?
- The complementary colour is #590F03 (hue 8). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #035939 and #032359. The triadic palette adds #59034D and #4D5903 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #034D59 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #034d59; or rgb(3, 77, 89); or hsl(188, 93%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 188 93% 18%; 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.