#343B25 color
The hex color #343B25 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 23.1% green and 14.5% blue (52, 59, 37).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 23% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 5.7 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.68:1).
#343B25 color codes
| HEX | #343B25 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 59, 37) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 23.1%, 14.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 23%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 37%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 37%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.64, -7.53, 12.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.64, 14.76, 120.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.314, 3.992, 2.346) | |
| Decimal | 3423013 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #343B25, 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 #343B25 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #343B25 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | 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 #343B25 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3824Protanopia
no red cones#3d3826Deuteranopia
no green cones#363935Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #343b25; }
.text { color: #343b25; }
.border { border: 2px solid #343b25; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 59 37 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #343b25, #293b25); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#223311Darkest Forest#424f3bHōjicha#2f441fForestry#394c3bMountain View#3c463eDeep Forest#4d503cKelp#2b2e26Marshland
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #343B25?
- #343B25 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #343B25?
- The RGB value is 52, 59, 37: 52 red, 59 green and 37 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #343B25?
- The complementary color is #2C253B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #343B25?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.8:1 and white text 11.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.