#434344 Hex Color
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This dark, muted grey offers a grounded, neutral base for minimal design interfaces. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, #434344 provides excellent legibility for white text, achieving a 9.9:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a solid background or anchor for typography. The hex code for this serious, stable shade is #434344, which works best when paired with soft, desaturated accent colors.
Questions about #434344
What is #434344 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #434344 is rgb(67, 67, 68), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 26%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #434344?
#434344 works best when paired with desaturated, soft accent colors that prevent the design from feeling too sterile. Consider using muted sage or pale blue accents to add visual interest without overpowering the professional, neutral base.
Is #434344 readable on white or black?
#434344 has a 9.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.