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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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