Melanzane
Also known as: Mystical Shadow, Black Safflower, Smoky Charcoal, Valentino Nero
With its warm undertone, Melanzane (#342931) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. A green counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (13.93:1, passes WCAG AA).
Melanzane color codes
- HEX
- #342931
- RGB
- rgb(52, 41, 49)
- RGBA
- rgba(52, 41, 49, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(316, 12%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(316, 21%, 20%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 21%, 6%, 80%)
- LAB
- lab(18.1 6.5 -3.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.6% 0.021 336.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 14.2
- RAL 8019 — Grey brown#3F3A3A · ΔE 7.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Melanzane works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Melanzane
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Melanzane by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 13.93:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Melanzane background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Melanzane
Melanzane with its complement
Soft neighbors of Melanzane
Melanzane triad
Similar colors
- Aubergine#372528 · ΔE 4.5
- Havana#3B2B2C · ΔE 4.6
- Haiti#2C2A35 · ΔE 4.9
- Ink Black#252024 · ΔE 5.2
- Voodoo#443240 · ΔE 5.4
- Darth Vader#27252A · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Melanzane is closest to Aztec.
Melanzane FAQs
What color is Melanzane?
Melanzane is a dark pink with the hex code #342931. In HSL terms it has a hue of 316°, 12% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Melanzane?
The hex code for Melanzane is #342931. In RGB it's rgb(52, 41, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 6%, 80%).
What colors go well with Melanzane?
Melanzane pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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