#343936 Hex Color
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#343936 is a dark, muted gray with a subtle green undertone, giving it a shaded, industrial feel. Its low saturation suits serious branding, moody layouts, and minimalist interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with off-white text or warm stone accents; white text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #343936.
Questions about #343936
What is #343936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343936 is rgb(52, 57, 54), in HSL hsl(144, 5%, 21%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 5%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #343936?
#343936 pairs well with off-white, warm stone, and muted terracotta accents, which soften its dark industrial base without competing with its subtle green undertone. Use pale neutrals for contrast and restrained warmth.
Is #343936 warm or cool?
#343936 reads as a cool, muted gray because its green component is slightly stronger than its red and blue components, though the low saturation keeps the effect subtle rather than visibly green.
Is #343936 readable on white or black?
#343936 has a 11.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.