Information about #34A8BC color

#34A8BC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #34A8BC is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(52, 168, 188) (20.4% red, 65.9% green, 73.7% blue), or CMYK 53 / 8 / 0 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#34A8BC is a pleasantly vivid aqua cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Homebox Blue (#36A2B9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moonstone (#3AA8C1) and Peacock (#33A1C9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(52, 168, 188)), which gives #34A8BC its character. If you plan to put text on a #34A8BC background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #34A8BC is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#34A8BC color variations

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#34A8BC color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #34A8BC

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Verdigris color link
Verdigris

#43B3AE

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Soft Teal color link
Soft Teal

#44A9AA

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#34A8BC
  • RGB52, 168, 188
  • CMYK53, 8, 0, 26
  • CSSrgb(52, 168, 188)
  • HSL189°, 57%, 47%
  • HSL Precise188.824°, 56.667%, 47.059%
  • HSV189°, 72%, 74%
  • HSB189°, 72%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • GLSLvec3(0.204, 0.659, 0.737)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.204, 0.659, 0.737, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.204, 0.659, 0.737)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB73.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID34A8BC
  • DECIMAL ID3451068
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01