#313434 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #313434 is a nearly neutral grey with subtle green undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, restrained feel without the harshness of pure black. The hex code #313434 works well as a dominant dark-mode background, especially with white text, which reaches about 12.6:1 contrast. Pair it with warm off-white or copper for controlled contrast.
Questions about #313434
What is #313434 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #313434 is rgb(49, 52, 52), in HSL hsl(180, 3%, 20%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #313434?
#313434 pairs well with warm off-white for readable contrast, copper for a controlled accent, and subdued green or neutral gray tones for a cohesive, low-saturation palette without making the interface feel stark.
Does #313434 look warm or cool?
#313434 reads as a cool, nearly neutral gray because its subtle green undertone shifts it away from warmer, brown-based grays and helps it sit comfortably in dark, serious interface palettes.
Is #313434 readable on white or black?
#313434 has a 12.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.