#340801 Hex Color
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Nearly black with a warm red-brown undertone, #340801 feels serious, mysterious, and intense. Its low lightness and muted saturation suit moody backgrounds, wine branding, luxury packaging, and formal designs. Use it as a dominant base with restrained accents, or as a strong accent against cream. White text has about a 17.8:1 contrast ratio on this hex code, making it suitable for body text.
Questions about #340801
What is #340801 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #340801 is rgb(52, 8, 1), in HSL hsl(8, 96%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 98%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #340801?
#340801 pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted gold, and restrained terracotta accents, which soften its near-black depth without competing with its warm red-brown undertone. For a sharper palette, use white or pale blush as small highlights.
Is #340801 a warm or cool color?
#340801 reads as a warm near-black because its subtle red-brown undertone shifts it away from neutral black and gives dark surfaces a more intimate, grounded character. Use it when you want depth without a visibly bright red cast.
Is #340801 readable on white or black?
#340801 has a 17.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.