#342B28 Hex Color
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A dark, muted red-brown, #342b28 carries a smoky, almost gray quality rather than bright red intensity. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, luxury branding, and dramatic interfaces. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or dusty rose accents; white text remains highly legible. The hex code is #342b28.
Questions about #342b28
What is #342b28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #342b28 is rgb(52, 43, 40), in HSL hsl(15, 13%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 23%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #342b28?
#342b28 pairs well with warm cream and dusty rose, which soften its dark red-brown base; terracotta accents can reinforce its warmth, while pale neutrals keep the overall palette balanced and readable.
Is #342b28 warm or cool?
#342b28 reads as a warm color because its red-brown base outweighs its smoky gray quality, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than vivid or bright in appearance. That balance gives it a grounded, serious feel in layouts.
Is #342b28 readable on white or black?
#342b28 has a 13.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.