#434244 Hex Color
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Close to graphite pencil lead, #434244 is a dark grey with a faint cool cast. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a restrained, serious feel, so it suits dark mode backgrounds, minimal interfaces, and moody brand palettes. Pair it with rust or ochre to keep large surfaces from reading flat. White text clears WCAG AA easily at roughly 10:1 contrast.
Questions about #434244
What is #434244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #434244 is rgb(67, 66, 68), in HSL hsl(270, 1%, 26%) and in CMYK 1%, 3%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #434244?
Warm accents like rust, ochre, or terracotta keep #434244 from feeling flat, since the grey itself is almost neutral with a slight cool cast. Softened whites and muted sage also work for calmer layouts.
Is #434244 readable on white or black?
#434244 has a 9.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.