#35283D Hex Color
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Reach for #35283d when a dark UI background needs a hint of color rather than plain black. This very dark purple is muted almost to gray, with an inky, gloomy feel. White text reads clearly on it at about 13.8:1 contrast, so it suits body copy in dark mode. Its undertone leans slightly warm, close to mixing black with a violet drop, and it flatters antique gold.
Questions about #35283d
What is #35283d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #35283d is rgb(53, 40, 61), in HSL hsl(277, 21%, 20%) and in CMYK 13%, 34%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #35283d?
Antique gold, burgundy, and dusty mauve all sit naturally beside #35283d, since its faint warm undertone keeps those pairings rich instead of muddy. Try it as a dominant base with gold as a small accent.
Does white text pass WCAG on #35283d?
Yes. White text on #35283d reaches about 13.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark text on this background, however, fails readability checks.
Is #35283d readable on white or black?
#35283d has a 13.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.