Color #344A21 Color / Colour Code #344A21
This page shows the hex color code for color #344a21 (#344A21). The colour is a green tone with 38% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #344A21 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#344A21 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 62, 92, and 122 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 92, 212, and 332 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #344A21
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 92 and saturation at 38%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 92 to 137 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 92 with its complement at 272 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 #344A21
Lightness variations at hue 92 and 38% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #344A21
Design Use Cases for #344A21
Balanced UI Color
At 38% saturation, #344A21 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#344A21 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#344A21 falls in the green range (hue 92). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #344A21 (hue 92) to its complement at hue 272. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 122. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #344a21, #37214a);
CSS Code for #344A21
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About Color #344A21 (#344A21)
#344A21 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 52 red, 74 green, and 33 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 92 degrees with 38% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #344A21 is 63/255 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 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 55% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #344A21 against white is 9.78:1 and against black is 2.15:1. 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 #37214A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #344A21. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #494A21 and #214A23, 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 #344A21?
- #344A21 is Color #344A21, a green color (colour) with RGB(52, 74, 33), HSL(92, 38%, 21%), and CMYK(30%, 0%, 55%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 63/255.
- Is #344A21 accessible for text?
- Against white, #344A21 has a contrast ratio of 9.78:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.15:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #344A21?
- The complementary colour is #37214A (hue 272). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #494A21 and #214A23. The triadic palette adds #21344A and #4A2134 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #344A21 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #344a21; or rgb(52, 74, 33); or hsl(92, 38%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 92 38% 21%; 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.