#434341
- RGB
- 67, 67, 65
- Brightness
- 66.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 60°, 2%, 26%
- HSV V %
- 26%
- Lab
- 28.4, -0.4, 1.2
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 3%, 74%
- PNG size
- 4.6 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, muted cool hue
Black text
2.12:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text
9.92:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
Recommended text: White (9.92:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #434341
Common Name: Dark Charcoal Gray
RGB Values: 67, 67, 65
HSL Values: ~60°, ~2%, ~26%
Contrast Ratio: vs White: 14.0 (Pass AA)
vs Black: 1.1 (Fail AA)
Mood & Usage: This near-black charcoal gray evokes a strong, grounded, and professional feeling. It’s often favored in visual art and design fields for its neutrality and subtle sophistication, making it a popular choice for backgrounds, typography, and industrial design where an understated elegance is needed without the starkness of pure black.
Notable Color Matches:
- Kelly Moore "Balsamic Reduction" #434341 (Exact Match)
- Sherwin-Williams "Iron Ore" #434341 (ΔE=0.00)
- RAL Classic "Traffic Black" #414040 (ΔE=1.80)
- Behr "Slate" #3F413F (ΔE=1.39)
- Pantone FHI "Licorice" #413F3F (ΔE=2.18)
Why Designers Use It:
- This deep charcoal gray offers a versatile alternative to pure black, giving designs a modern and sophisticated tone without harshness.
- Its nearly neutral hue pairs well with almost any color palette, supporting flexible and layered visual compositions, common in digital and print arts.
- Popular in the tech and software industries for UI elements, it reduces eye strain while maintaining strong contrast, especially in dark mode designs.
- Derived from a blend of natural carbonaceous pigments and industrial grays, it carries an understated strength rooted in natural minerals and earth tones.
- Its subtle warmth compared to cooler grays makes it favorable in interiors and product design, where a cozy yet sleek atmosphere is desired.