#434440 Hex Color
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This dark, moody grey feels grounded and professional. It lacks vibrant saturation, which makes it an ideal background for interface designs that need to remain readable. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent contrast, as the hex code #434440 provides enough weight to anchor elements without looking harsh. It serves best as a supporting neutral rather than a central focal point.
Questions about #434440
What is #434440 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #434440 is rgb(67, 68, 64), in HSL hsl(75, 3%, 26%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 6%, 73%.
How should I use #434440 in web design?
#434440 serves best as a sophisticated background neutral that feels softer than pure black. It pairs exceptionally well with white or off-white text to maintain high readability while giving your interface a professional, understated weight.
Is #434440 a warm or cool grey?
#434440 leans toward a cool, desaturated charcoal tone rather than a warm brownish-grey. This neutrality makes it highly versatile, allowing it to sit comfortably alongside both vibrant accent colors and other muted, professional earth tones.
Is #434440 readable on white or black?
#434440 has a 9.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.