#333834 Hex Color
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#333834 is a dark, muted grey with a subtle green undertone and very low saturation. Its dim, ashy appearance conveys seriousness, restraint, and practical stability. The hex code #333834 works well as a dominant background in moody interfaces, product design, and architecture. White text has about a 12.0:1 contrast ratio here, making small body text readable.
Questions about #333834
What is #333834 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #333834 is rgb(51, 56, 52), in HSL hsl(132, 5%, 21%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 7%, 78%.
Does #333834 read warm or cool in a palette?
#333834 reads as a neutral, dark grey with a slight green cast; warm off-whites and terracotta make it feel more organic, while blue-grey neighbors push it toward a cooler, more technical appearance.
Is #333834 readable on white or black?
#333834 has a 11.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.