#343131 Hex Color
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Dark and highly muted, #343131 is a near-neutral grey with a subtle warm undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood without the harshness of pure black. Use this hex code as a dominant background for interfaces, typography, or architectural palettes. White text reaches about 12.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #343131
What is #343131 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343131 is rgb(52, 49, 49), in HSL hsl(0, 3%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #343131?
#343131 pairs well with warm off-whites, soft beige, muted terracotta, and desaturated blue-green accents because its near-neutral base supports contrast without feeling stark. These combinations create a grounded palette while preserving enough separation between the dark anchor and lighter supporting colors.
Does #343131 look warm or cool?
#343131 reads as a slightly warm near-neutral gray, rather than a cool charcoal, because its subtle red-brown bias softens the otherwise black-like appearance while retaining a restrained, low-lightness character overall. It works when you want a serious, mysterious mood without pure black’s harshness.
Is #343131 readable on white or black?
#343131 has a 12.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.