#363434 Hex Color
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Dark and low-chroma, the hex code #363434 has a slightly warm, ashy cast that creates a serious, restrained mood. It suits UI backgrounds, architecture, and minimal branding as a dominant base with softer gray or muted brass accents. White text reaches about 12.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy and clear dark-mode interfaces.
Questions about #363434
What is #363434 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #363434 is rgb(54, 52, 52), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 4%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #363434?
#363434 pairs well with soft gray, muted brass, and restrained terracotta, which add warmth without overpowering its ashy base. Use lighter neutrals for calm contrast or muted metallic accents for a refined, minimal palette.
Does #363434 look warm or cool?
#363434 reads as a slightly warm dark gray because its low-chroma base carries a subtle ashy, brownish cast. That restrained warmth makes it feel serious and grounded rather than stark or blue-leaning.
Is #363434 readable on white or black?
#363434 has a 12.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.