#343537 Hex Color
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#343537 is a dark, low-saturation neutral with a faint cool cast and a matte, understated appearance. It brings seriousness and depth to interfaces, typography, architecture, and moody minimal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 12.3:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code for this shade is #343537.
Questions about #343537
What is #343537 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343537 is rgb(52, 53, 55), in HSL hsl(220, 3%, 21%) and in CMYK 5%, 4%, 0%, 78%.
Which colors pair well with #343537?
#343537 pairs well with white, off-white, pale blue, and muted sage, while warmer accents such as terracotta add contrast without overwhelming its restrained, cool foundation in interfaces and editorial layouts.
Where does #343537 work best?
#343537 works best for dark interface backgrounds, navigation bars, headings, architectural presentations, and moody minimalist layouts where a serious, quiet base should support brighter text or restrained accent colors without competing for attention.
Is #343537 readable on white or black?
#343537 has a 12.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.