#243434 Hex Color
A shadowed cyan with serious depth
The hex code #243434 is a dark, muted cyan with gray-green undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood that suits moody interfaces, aerospace graphics, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 13.0:1 contrast. Lighter cyan or warm terracotta accents keep the palette from feeling muddy.
Questions about #243434
What is #243434 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #243434 is rgb(36, 52, 52), in HSL hsl(180, 18%, 17%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #243434?
#243434 pairs well with soft white for clean contrast, muted terracotta for warmth, and pale cyan for a restrained tonal palette that preserves its serious character without making the overall design feel flat.
Where does #243434 work best in a palette?
#243434 works best as a dominant dark base for dashboards, cinematic layouts, aerospace themes, or productivity tools, while lighter text and focused accent colors provide hierarchy against its low-lightness surface.
Is #243434 readable on white or black?
#243434 has a 12.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.