#341517 Hex Color
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Reach for #341517 when a design needs weight without noise. This dark, dusty red works as a moody background for dark mode UI or as a grounding base in food and entertainment branding. It reads almost black at a glance, so pair it with cream or warm neutrals for contrast. White text on #341517 hits about 16.6:1, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #341517 suits muted, serious palettes.
Questions about #341517
What is #341517 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #341517 is rgb(52, 21, 23), in HSL hsl(356, 42%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 56%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #341517?
Cream, warm beige, and muted gold work best with #341517. Its very low saturation and dark lightness mean bright white can look stark, so softened neutrals with warm undertones keep the palette balanced and readable.
Is #341517 a good background color?
Yes for large surfaces and dark mode. White text on #341517 reaches roughly 16.6:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable on top of it.
Is #341517 readable on white or black?
#341517 has a 16.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.