Color swatch image showing Black Green (#343E40) with RGB(52,62,64) values

Black Green (#343E40) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Black Green (#343E40) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Black Green (#343E40) Color Information

Black Green (#343E40) RGB value is (52, 62, 64). The hex color red value is 52, green is 62, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 23 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 3 percent, 0 percent, 75 percent.

Black Green
#343E40
rgb(52, 62, 64)
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Black Green (#343E40) Color Meaning

Black Green (#343E40) represents depth, grounded growth, and controlled vitality. In color psychology, it fosters reflective awareness, emotional stability, and balanced energy. Across cultures and history, Black Green (#343E40) has been used in textiles, ceremonial decoration, and traditional crafts, symbolizing endurance, rootedness, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, Black Green (#343E40) embodies patient observation, mindful energy, and disciplined growth. It encourages conscious engagement with both inner and external environments.

Color Conversion

Convert Black Green (#343E40) 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
#343E40
RGB
rgb(52, 62, 64)
HSL
hsl(190°, 10%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 3%, 0%, 75%)
HSV
hsv(190°, 19%, 25%)
XYZ
4.0642 4.5455 5.5136
Yxy
4.5455 0.2878 0.3218
Hunter Lab
21.3202 -0.0508 -0.0355
CIE-Lab
25.3985 -3.5984 -2.6161

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Green62 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)75 / 100 (75%)
75%

Color Variations

Black Green (#343E40) 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

Black Green (#343E40) 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 Black Green (#343E40) 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
#343E40

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #343E40 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

Black Green (#343E40)

protanopia

#383840

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #343E40;

Text Color

color: #343E40;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #343E40;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #343E4040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #343E40;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #343E40 0%, #22282a 100%);

Black Green (#343E40) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Black Green (#343E40) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.