#353130 Hex Color
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#353130 is a dark, muted gray with subtle brown undertones, giving it a dusty, serious character. The hex code #353130 works well as a supporting tone in moody interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes, especially beside warm ivory or muted brass. Use white text for strong readability, with contrast around 12.9:1, while large areas may feel heavy without lighter accents.
Questions about #353130
What is #353130 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353130 is rgb(53, 49, 48), in HSL hsl(12, 5%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 9%, 79%.
Does #353130 read as warm or cool?
#353130 reads as a warm-leaning dark gray because its subtle brown undertones soften the near-neutral base, creating a dusty, serious mood rather than the sharper feel of a blue-based charcoal. It adds visual weight without overwhelming warm ivory, pale taupe, or muted brass accents.
What colors pair well with #353130?
#353130 pairs well with warm ivory for contrast and muted brass for a restrained accent, while pale taupe or dusty beige can soften its weight in balanced palettes for design work. These combinations suit moody interfaces and architectural layouts, especially with lighter areas nearby.
Is #353130 readable on white or black?
#353130 has a 12.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.