#343044 Hex Color
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#343044 is a dark, dusty purple that sits close to charcoal. Its heavy gray undertone keeps it muted, so it works best as a dark mode background or supporting tone rather than a focal accent. White text on top hits about 12.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy. Pair it with amber or dusty mauve for a palette with real depth. In practice it reads like mixing black with a hint of violet.
Questions about #343044
What is #343044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343044 is rgb(52, 48, 68), in HSL hsl(252, 17%, 23%) and in CMYK 24%, 29%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #343044?
#343044 pairs best with amber, warm gold, and dusty mauve, which lift its gray undertones without overpowering them. Avoid saturated brights like pure cyan, since they can make the purple look flat and muddy.
Is #343044 good for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #343044 reaches about 12.7:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1, so it supports small body text. Light gray text also works for secondary labels on dark interfaces.
Is #343044 readable on white or black?
#343044 has a 12.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.