#352C23 Hex Color
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#352c23 is a dark brown pulled so close to grey it reads almost inky. Its low saturation and heavy darkness suit backgrounds and supporting roles in moody, vintage, or craft-led designs, especially for coffee, chocolate, and artisan brands. White text hits about 13.7:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays accessible. It flatters muted greens and dusty rose better than bright accents, which can wash it out.
Questions about #352c23
What is #352c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #352c23 is rgb(53, 44, 35), in HSL hsl(30, 20%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 34%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #352c23?
#352c23 pairs well with muted companions like sage, dusty rose, and faded teal, which match its low saturation. Bright colors tend to overpower it, so keep accents toned down or reserve them for small doses.
Is #352c23 readable on white or black?
#352c23 has a 13.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.