#313535 Hex Color
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A serious, near-black charcoal, #313535 grounds designs with a heavy, neutral presence. It works best as a primary background in dark-mode interfaces, providing exceptional contrast for white text. Because this hex code is so dark and muted, pair it with muted jewel tones or soft ochre to avoid a flat, lifeless look. Use it to establish stability in minimalist layouts without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #313535
What is #313535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #313535 is rgb(49, 53, 53), in HSL hsl(180, 4%, 20%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 0%, 79%.
Does #313535 look warmer or cooler than pure black?
#313535 reads as a cool, grounded neutral because its slight charcoal undertones prevent it from appearing as stark or harsh as pure black. It feels softer to the eye, making it an excellent choice for background layers in minimalist web layouts.
What colors pair well with #313535 for a professional palette?
Is #313535 readable on white or black?
#313535 has a 12.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.