Information about #342D3D color

#342D3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #342D3D is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(52, 45, 61) (20.4% red, 17.6% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 4 / 6 / 0 / 76 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #342D3D reads as a softly toned blue-purple 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 Tarot (#38293D). Slightly further away sit Crater Smoke (#2F2E3A) and Valentino (#382C38).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(52, 45, 61)), which gives #342D3D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #342D3D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#342D3D color variations

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#342D3D 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 #342D3D

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

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Catch color link
Catch

#34343C

Woody Bay color link
Woody Bay

#33343A

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Gumboot color link
Gumboot

#313337

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Shark color link
Shark

#34363A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#342D3D
  • RGB52, 45, 61
  • CMYK4, 6, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(52, 45, 61)
  • HSL266°, 15%, 21%
  • HSL Precise266.25°, 15.094%, 20.784%
  • HSV266°, 26%, 24%
  • HSB266°, 26%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.204, 0.176, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.204, 0.176, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.204, 0.176, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID342D3D
  • DECIMAL ID3419453
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01