Color swatch image showing #343B34 with RGB(52,59,52) values

#343B34 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #343B34 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#343B34 Color Information

#343B34 RGB value is (52, 59, 52). The hex color red value is 52, green is 59, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 120°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 77 percent.

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#343B34 Color Meaning

Color #343B34 deepens the void with texture. Unlike jet black, #343B34 warm charcoal carries graphite and iron undertones—suggesting forged metal, not absence. Color #343B34 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 #343B34 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 #343B34 when they want authority without coldness. Historically, #343B34 stone was carved for seals and cameos—objects of identity and permanence. Today, color #343B34 echoes that legacy in branding that values legacy over trend. #343B34’s never loud, but always present—like a well-tuned engine or a perfectly weighted pen.

Color Conversion

Convert #343B34 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
#343B34
RGB
rgb(52, 59, 52)
HSL
hsl(120°, 6%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 0%, 12%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(120°, 12%, 23%)
XYZ
3.6000 4.1059 3.8516
Yxy
4.1059 0.3115 0.3553
Hunter Lab
20.2630 -0.0570 0.0370
CIE-Lab
24.0186 -4.5786 3.3442

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#343B34 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

#343B34 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 #343B34 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.

#FFFFFF
#343B34

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #343B34 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

#343B34

protanopia

#373736

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #343B34;

Text Color

color: #343B34;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #343B34;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #343B3440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #343B34;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #343B34 0%, #222722 100%);

#343B34 Color FAQs

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