Color swatch image showing #34343A with RGB(52,52,58) values

#34343A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #34343A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#34343A Color Information

#34343A RGB value is (52, 52, 58). The hex color red value is 52, green is 52, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 77 percent.

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#34343A Color Meaning

Color #34343A deepens the void with texture. Unlike jet black, #34343A warm charcoal carries graphite and iron undertones—suggesting forged metal, not absence. Color #34343A conveys precision, luxury, and modern minimalism, especially in automotive, audio tech, and high-end typography where depth matters more than drama. In OLED and HDR displays, color #34343A preserves shadow detail better than true black, enhancing dimensionality in dark-mode interfaces. Its subtle warmth prevents the “flat” effect of cool grays, making text and icons feel more tactile. Designers choose #34343A when they want authority without coldness. Historically, #34343A stone was carved for seals and cameos—objects of identity and permanence. Today, color #34343A echoes that legacy in branding that values legacy over trend. #34343A’s never loud, but always present—like a well-tuned engine or a perfectly weighted pen.

Color Conversion

Convert #34343A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#34343A
RGB
rgb(52, 52, 58)
HSL
hsl(240°, 5%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 10%, 23%)
XYZ
3.4079 3.4915 4.4973
Yxy
3.4915 0.2990 0.3064
Hunter Lab
18.6856 0.0155 -0.0383
CIE-Lab
21.9138 1.4527 -3.7658

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Green52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#34343A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#34343A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #34343A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#34343A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #34343A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#34343A

protanopia

#343439

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #34343A;

Text Color

color: #34343A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #34343A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #34343A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #34343A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34343A 0%, #232326 100%);

#34343A Color FAQs

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