#3A342E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Dark taupe with a dusty, almost gray warmth. The hex code #3a342e fits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate branding, and vintage palettes. White text reads clearly on it at about 12.3:1, so it holds up as a dark UI base. Pair it with terracotta or ochre to keep its gray undertones from turning flat. Stretched across a full page it can feel gloomy, so balance it with lighter neutrals.
Questions about #3a342e
What is #3a342e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a342e is rgb(58, 52, 46), in HSL hsl(30, 12%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 21%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a342e?
Terracotta, ochre, and cream lift the gray undertones in #3a342e without stealing its calm. Muted olive also works if you want an earthy, organic palette.
Is #3a342e readable on white or black?
#3a342e has a 12.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.