Jet

HEX: #343434 | Modern Palette

On White

12.45:1

PASS

On Black

1.69:1

FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX

#343434

RGB

52, 52, 52

HSL

0°, 0% ,20%

CMYK

0, 0, 0, 79.61

About Jet

Jet (#343434) is a color with RGB(52, 52, 52) and HSL(0°, 0%, 20.39%). It is commonly associated with Minimal moods. In design, it fits Monochrome, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Border. Its complementary color is Jet (#343434), which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes Jet (#343434) and Jet (#343434). The name comes from jaiet (Old French).

HEX: #343434
RGB: 52, 52, 52
HSL: 0°, 0%, 20.39%
Mood: Minimal
Style: Monochrome, Warm
Use case: Text, Background, Border
Complementary color: Jet (#343434)
Triadic colors: Jet (#343434), Jet (#343434)
The name comes from jaiet (Old French).

Live Components

LIGHT

DARK

System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.

Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.

Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #343434 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood

Minimal

Style

Monochrome Warm

Use case

Text Background Border

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #343434

Protanopia #343434

Tritanopia #343434

Achromatopsia #343434

Frequently Asked Questions

Jet (#343434) is a color with RGB(52, 52, 52) and HSL(0°, 0%, 20.39%).

#343434 pairs strongly with Jet (#343434) as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#343434 is suitable for Text, Background, Border and works well with Monochrome, Warm styles.

#343434 is commonly associated with Minimal.

The name Jet is linked to jaiet from Old French, meaning jet (stone).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word jaiet

Meaning jet (stone)

Language Old French

First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word 'jet' for the black mineraloid comes from the Old French 'jaiet', which itself is derived from the Latin 'gagates'. This Latin term refers to the river Gages or Gagas in Lycia (modern-day Turkey), where jet was reportedly found in ancient times. The use of 'jet' to describe a deep black color, similar to the stone, emerged later. The modern sense of 'jet' referring to a stream of liquid or gas, or a jet engine, is a completely separate etymological development, coming from a different root related to 'jettison' or 'throw'. This analysis focuses on the color 'jet'.

First Recorded Use

14th Century

Cultural Associations

Jet black has long been associated with formality, elegance, and mourning. In Victorian times, jet jewelry became extremely popular, especially after the death of Prince Albert, as Queen Victoria frequently wore jet as part of her mourning attire. It was also used for rosaries and other religious items. Its deep, non-reflective blackness gives it a unique aesthetic quality.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #343434;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #343434;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #343434;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #343434,
        #343434
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #343434,
        #343434
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$jet: #343434;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$jet-r: 52;
$jet-g: 52;
$jet-b: 52;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $jet;
    color: rgba($jet-r, $jet-g, $jet-b, 0.8);
}

Jet