Information about #342C39 color

#342C39 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #342C39 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(52, 44, 57) (20.4% red, 17.3% green, 22.4% blue), or CMYK 2 / 5 / 0 / 78 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #342C39 reads as a gently muted violet and stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Valentino (#382C38). Slightly further away sit Crater Smoke (#2F2E3A) and Goth Girl Hair Black (#323136).

In RGB terms — rgb(52, 44, 57) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #342C39 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#342C39 color variations

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#342C39 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 #342C39

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

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Gumboot color link
Gumboot

#313337

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Woody Bay color link
Woody Bay

#33343A

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#342C39
  • RGB52, 44, 57
  • CMYK2, 5, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(52, 44, 57)
  • HSL277°, 13%, 20%
  • HSL Precise276.923°, 12.871%, 19.804%
  • HSV277°, 23%, 22%
  • HSB277°, 23%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.204, 0.173, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.204, 0.173, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.204, 0.173, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID342C39
  • DECIMAL ID3419193
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01