#343430 Hex Color
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Closer to soft charcoal than true black, this dark grey carries a faint warm undertone. It works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces and moody layouts, where white text reaches about 12.5:1 contrast. Pair it with muted ochre or dusty blue instead of pure black for added depth. The hex code is #343430.
Questions about #343430
What is #343430 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343430 is rgb(52, 52, 48), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 80%.
Does #343430 read warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm. The blue channel sits a touch lower than red and green, giving the grey a faint yellow undertone rather than a cold, bluish cast. Keep that in mind when pairing it with cool accents like dusty blue.
What colors pair well with #343430?
Muted ochre, dusty blue, and soft terracotta all sit comfortably against this grey without fighting its subdued character. Avoid stacking it next to pure black, where the difference is too subtle to register.
Is #343430 readable on white or black?
#343430 has a 12.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.