#342266 Hex Color
Deep violet with quiet mystery
#342266 is a dark, muted violet with cool blue undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious mood, while suggesting depth and spirituality. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 13.4:1 contrast, or pair it with soft apricot for warmth. The hex code #342266 suits gaming, luxury, and moody designs.
Questions about #342266
What is #342266 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #342266 is rgb(52, 34, 102), in HSL hsl(256, 50%, 27%) and in CMYK 49%, 67%, 0%, 60%.
Does #342266 look warm or cool?
#342266 reads as a cool, dark violet because its blue undertones outweigh the warmth of red and its low lightness gives the shade a serious, mysterious character, making it well suited to focused interfaces and atmospheric visual identities.
What colors pair well with #342266?
#342266 pairs well with soft apricot for warmth, white for crisp contrast, and nearby violet tones for a restrained monochromatic palette that preserves its depth without making the design feel overly bright.
Is #342266 readable on white or black?
#342266 has a 13.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.