#342330 color
The hex color #342330 is a very dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 13.7% green and 18.8% blue (52, 35, 48).
Its hue angle is 314°, with 20% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 8% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Melanzane (#342931), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.69:1).
#342330 color codes
| HEX | #342330 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 35, 48) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 13.7%, 18.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(314, 20%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(314, 33%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 33%, 8%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.23, 10.76, -5.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.23, 12.01, 333.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.551, 2.146, 3.076) | |
| Decimal | 3416880 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #342330, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #342330 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #342330 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #342330 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#232731Protanopia
no red cones#27292fDeuteranopia
no green cones#362428Tritanopia
no blue cones#282828Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #342330; }
.text { color: #342330; }
.border { border: 2px solid #342330; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 35 48 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #342330, #342328); }
Similar colors
#342931Melanzane#2c1620Black Cherry#443240Voodoo#372528Aubergine#34282cSmoky Charcoal#352b30Mystical Shadow#44232fCastro#403547Royal Decree
Closest common color name: Dark Purple.
Questions
- What color is #342330?
- #342330 is a very dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Melanzane. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #342330?
- The RGB value is 52, 35, 48: 52 red, 35 green and 48 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #342330?
- The complementary color is #233427, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #342330?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 and white text 14.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.