#343B3C Hex Color
A sophisticated, moody charcoal for modern design
This dark, moody grey sits between a cool slate and a neutral charcoal. Because of its high contrast against white text, #343b3c serves as a solid base for UI interfaces and modern, minimalist typography. It avoids the harshness of pure black while providing enough weight to anchor a design. Use this hex code when you need a sophisticated, stable alternative to standard deep grays.
Questions about #343b3c
What is #343b3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #343b3c is rgb(52, 59, 60), in HSL hsl(187, 7%, 22%) and in CMYK 13%, 2%, 0%, 76%.
Is #343b3c a good substitute for pure black?
#343b3c serves as a softer, more stable alternative to pure black because it retains deep, professional weight without the harsh, high-contrast intensity of absolute black. It feels more natural and grounded in digital interfaces, especially when paired with off-white backgrounds.
Does #343b3c lean warm or cool?
This shade leans toward a cool, slate-like aesthetic rather than a warm, brownish grey. Because of those subtle cool undertones, it feels crisp and modern, making it particularly effective for technical interfaces or clean, minimalist branding projects that require a neutral foundation.
Is #343b3c readable on white or black?
#343b3c has a 11.43:1 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.