#334142 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #334142 is a gray-leaning cyan with a dusky, blue-green cast. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, atmospheric feel, while restrained saturation keeps it from looking loud. The hex code #334142 works well as a dominant dark-mode background or aerospace and technology brand color. White text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #334142
What is #334142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #334142 is rgb(51, 65, 66), in HSL hsl(184, 13%, 23%) and in CMYK 23%, 2%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #334142?
#334142 pairs well with off-white and pale cyan for a crisp, cool palette, while muted terracotta adds a restrained warm accent without overpowering its dusky blue-green base in interfaces or brand layouts.
Does #334142 work with white text?
Yes. White text on #334142 reaches approximately a 10.6:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and supporting readable dark-mode panels, navigation, and content areas.
Is #334142 readable on white or black?
#334142 has a 10.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.