#333635 Hex Color
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#333635 is a near-black, achromatic grey with slight cool undertones. Its heavy, muted presence provides a stable anchor for UI design and dark-themed interfaces. Because it maintains high contrast ratios against white text, it functions effectively as a readable background for body copy. The hex code for this serious, sophisticated neutral is #333635, pairing well with muted sage greens or sharp off-whites.
Questions about #333635
What is #333635 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #333635 is rgb(51, 54, 53), in HSL hsl(160, 3%, 21%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 2%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How does #333635 perform in UI design?
#333635 acts as a highly effective, readable background for body copy because it maintains strong contrast ratios against white text. Its cool, achromatic nature prevents the eye strain often caused by pure, pitch-black backgrounds in dark-mode interfaces.
What colors complement #333635?
This near-black tone pairs naturally with muted sage greens or sharp off-whites to create a sophisticated, balanced palette. Because #333635 is so neutral, it also grounds brighter accent colors, allowing them to pop without becoming visually overwhelming to the viewer.
Is #333635 readable on white or black?
#333635 has a 12.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.