#353343 Hex Color
Dim Purple with a Grey Undertone
#353343 is a dark, muted purple that sits close to charcoal gray. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a gloomy, understated character. It earns its keep as a dark mode background or a supporting tone, since white text on it reaches about 12.3:1 contrast. Muted gold and dusty mauve bring out its violet side.
Questions about #353343
What is #353343 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353343 is rgb(53, 51, 67), in HSL hsl(248, 14%, 23%) and in CMYK 21%, 24%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #353343?
Warm muted tones suit #353343 best. Muted gold, dusty mauve, and burgundy bring out its violet undertone, while plain white can make it read flat and grey. }, {
Is #353343 readable on white or black?
#353343 has a 12.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.