#343D26 color
The hex color #343D26 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 23.9% green and 14.9% blue (52, 61, 38).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 23% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 4.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.4:1).
#343D26 color codes
| HEX | #343D26 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 61, 38) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 23.9%, 14.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 23%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 38%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 38%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.35, -8.6, 12.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.35, 15.58, 123.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.435, 4.207, 2.465) | |
| Decimal | 3423526 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #343D26, 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 #343D26 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #343D26 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | 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 #343D26 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3f3a24Protanopia
no red cones#3e3a27Deuteranopia
no green cones#353b37Tritanopia
no blue cones#3a3a3aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #343d26; }
.text { color: #343d26; }
.border { border: 2px solid #343d26; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 61 38 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #343d26, #293d26); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#223311Darkest Forest#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#4b5338Broccoli Green#4d503cKelp#3c463eDeep Forest
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #343D26?
- #343D26 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 #343D26?
- The RGB value is 52, 61, 38: 52 red, 61 green and 38 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #343D26?
- The complementary color is #2F263D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #343D26?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 and white text 11.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.