Color #340321 Color / Colour Code #340321
This page shows the hex color code for color #340321 (#340321). The colour is a pink tone with 89% saturation and 11% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #340321 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#340321 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 293, 323, and 353 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 323, 83, and 203 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #340321
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 323 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 323 to 8 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 323 with its complement at 143 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #340321
Lightness variations at hue 323 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #340321
Design Use Cases for #340321
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #340321 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 11% lightness, #340321 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Playfulness & Compassion
#340321 is in the pink range (hue 323). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #340321 (hue 323) to its complement at hue 143. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 353. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #340321, #033516);
CSS Code for #340321
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About Color #340321 (#340321)
#340321 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 52 red, 3 green, and 33 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 17.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 323 degrees with 89% saturation and 11% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #340321 is 21/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 94% magenta, 37% yellow, and 80% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #340321 against white is 17.78:1 and against black is 1.18:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #033516 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #340321. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2F0335 and #350309, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #340321?
- #340321 is Color #340321, a pink color (colour) with RGB(52, 3, 33), HSL(323, 89%, 11%), and CMYK(0%, 94%, 37%, 80%). Its perceived brightness is 21/255.
- Is #340321 accessible for text?
- Against white, #340321 has a contrast ratio of 17.78:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.18:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #340321?
- The complementary colour is #033516 (hue 143). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2F0335 and #350309. The triadic palette adds #223503 and #032235 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #340321 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #340321; or rgb(52, 3, 33); or hsl(323, 89%, 11%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 323 89% 11%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.