#343854 Hex Color
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#343854 is a dark, muted indigo with gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, thoughtful mood suited to meditation, luxury branding, night-sky themes, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with warm white text, or pair it with burgundy for contrast. The hex code #343854 offers about 11.4:1 contrast with white text.
Questions about #343854
What is #343854 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343854 is rgb(52, 56, 84), in HSL hsl(233, 24%, 27%) and in CMYK 38%, 33%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #343854?
#343854 pairs well with warm white, soft gray, and burgundy, using lighter neutrals for text and burgundy for accents that add contrast without disrupting its restrained, nocturnal, or elegant feel.
Does #343854 read as warm or cool?
#343854 reads as a cool, muted indigo because its blue-violet base and gray undertones temper warmth, giving layouts a calm, serious character rather than an energetic or cozy one by default.
Is #343854 readable on white or black?
#343854 has a 11.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.