#343401 Hex Color
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Dark yellow, closer to olive oil than gold. The hex code #343401 is so desaturated and dim that it reads as a murky, green-leaning brown, which gives it a gloomy but warm character. It works best as a dark background or dominant base, where white text hits about 12.8:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty rose or faded teal to keep things mellow.
Questions about #343401
What is #343401 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343401 is rgb(52, 52, 1), in HSL hsl(60, 96%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 98%, 80%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #343401?
#343401 pairs best with muted, dusty tones like dusty rose, faded teal, or warm gray. Its very low saturation makes bright, vivid partners feel harsh, so keep neighboring colors desaturated too.
Is #343401 readable on white or black?
#343401 has a 12.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.