Information about #34171D color

#34171D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #34171D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(52, 23, 29) — 20.4% red, 9% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 11 / 9 / 80. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#34171D presents itself as a mildly saturated red — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Spitfire (#381921). Slightly further away sit Black Kite (#351E1C) and Tamarind (#341515).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(52, 23, 29)), which gives #34171D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:80), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #34171D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#34171D color variations

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#34171D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #34171D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#34171D
  • RGB52, 23, 29
  • CMYK0, 11, 9, 80
  • CSSrgb(52, 23, 29)
  • HSL348°, 39%, 15%
  • HSL Precise347.586°, 38.667%, 14.706%
  • HSV348°, 56%, 20%
  • HSB348°, 56%, 20%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.204, 0.090, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.204, 0.090, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.204, 0.090, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID34171D
  • DECIMAL ID3413789
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01