#343129 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #343129 is a yellow with ashy gray and brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, construction branding, and budget-focused sale graphics. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm cream accents, since brighter colors bring out its restrained yellow character. The hex code #343129 supports white text at about 13.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #343129
What is #343129 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343129 is rgb(52, 49, 41), in HSL hsl(44, 12%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 21%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #343129?
#343129 pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, and restrained gold accents, which bring out its muted yellow undertones without losing its serious mood. Brighter cream tones create a clearer, more welcoming contrast.
Does #343129 read warm or cool?
#343129 reads as a warm, earthy yellow because its dark base is softened by brown undertones, while ashy gray keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright. That balance makes it feel serious, grounded, and slightly mysterious.
Is #343129 readable on white or black?
#343129 has a 12.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.