#343635 Hex Color
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This dark, charcoal grey offers a grounded alternative to pure black in interface design. Because it sits at a balanced neutral, #343635 works well as a dominant background for moody, minimalist layouts. It provides excellent accessibility for white typography, though it can feel slightly flat without a contrasting accent color like sage or burnt orange to break the monotony.
Questions about #343635
What is #343635 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343635 is rgb(52, 54, 53), in HSL hsl(150, 2%, 21%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 2%, 79%.
Which accent colors pair best with #343635?
Because #343635 is a balanced neutral, it works beautifully with muted earth tones like sage or warm, punchy accents like burnt orange. These additions break the visual monotony of the dark grey, providing necessary depth and focal points in minimalist layout designs.
Is #343635 readable on white or black?
#343635 has a 12.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.