#334950

A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #334950

The precise color #334950 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 73, and 80.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 36% C, 9% M, 0% Y, and 69% K. The HSL representation is 194.5° hue, 22.1% saturation, and 25.7% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#334950
RGB51, 73, 80
HSL194.5°, 22.1%, 25.7%
CMYK36%, 9%, 0%, 69%
HSV194.5°, 36.2%, 31.4%
LAB29.5, -6.5, -6.9
XYZ5.2, 6.0, 8.5
Decimal3361104

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.50:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.21:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.08:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.88:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #334950; }
.text-color { color: #334950; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #334950; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F