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#34587E — Charcoal

#34587E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #34587E

Color schemes using #34587E

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#34587E FAQ

What color is #34587E?

#34587E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 42% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #34587E?

#34587E is rgb(52, 88, 126) in RGB, hsl(211, 42%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 30%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #34587E?

White text on this background reaches 7.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.84:1.

What colors go well with #34587E?

Its direct complement is #7F5A34. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F3534 and #7D7F34 gives you contrast without the vibration.