#342C2C Hex Color
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#342c2c is a desaturated, dusky red with heavy brown undertones. This shade is dark, gloomy, and sits right on the edge of grey. Because of its intense darkness, it works best as a moody background color rather than for small text. It pairs well with soft creams or warm whites to maintain high contrast. The hex code for this dim, atmospheric tone is #342c2c.
Questions about #342c2c
What is #342c2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #342c2c is rgb(52, 44, 44), in HSL hsl(0, 8%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 15%, 80%.
Is #342c2c readable on white or black?
#342c2c has a 13.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.