Color #34C299 Color / Colour Code #34C299
This page shows the hex color code for color #34c299 (#34C299). The colour is a cyan tone with 58% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #34C299 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#34C299 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 133, 163, and 193 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 163, 283, and 43 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #34C299
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 163 and saturation at 58%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 163 to 208 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 163 with its complement at 343 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 #34C299
Lightness variations at hue 163 and 58% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #34C299
Design Use Cases for #34C299
Balanced UI Color
At 58% saturation, #34C299 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #34C299 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#34C299 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 163). 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 #34C299 (hue 163) to its complement at hue 343. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 193. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34c299, #c1335c);
CSS Code for #34C299
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About Color #34C299 (#34C299)
#34C299 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 52 red, 194 green, and 153 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 163 degrees with 58% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #34C299 is 147/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 24% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #34C299 against white is 2.25:1 and against black is 9.32:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.32:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C1335C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #34C299. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #33C152 and #33A3C1, 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 #34C299?
- #34C299 is Color #34C299, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(52, 194, 153), HSL(163, 58%, 48%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 21%, 24%). Its perceived brightness is 147/255.
- Is #34C299 accessible for text?
- Against white, #34C299 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.32:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #34C299?
- The complementary colour is #C1335C (hue 343). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #33C152 and #33A3C1. The triadic palette adds #9933C1 and #C19933 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #34C299 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #34c299; or rgb(52, 194, 153); or hsl(163, 58%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 163 58% 48%; 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.