#342927 Hex Color
A dusky red-brown with weight
Dark and muted, this dusky reddish brown has warm brown undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, dramatic branding, and bold contrast. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or as a strong accent; white text remains highly readable. The hex code #342927 works best when its heavy depth sets the tone.
Questions about #342927
What is #342927 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #342927 is rgb(52, 41, 39), in HSL hsl(9, 14%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 25%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #342927?
Warm cream and muted sage pair well with #342927, adding lightness and a restrained natural contrast without competing with its dark red-brown base in layouts, packaging, and dark interface surfaces. Use cream for text or large light areas, then reserve sage for small accents.
Does #342927 read as warm or cool?
#342927 reads warm because its red and brown undertones outweigh the slight gray cast created by its low saturation, though its very dark value can look nearly charcoal beside brighter, warmer colors. It fits palettes that need gravity rather than a bright, vivid red.
Is #342927 readable on white or black?
#342927 has a 14.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.