#353428 Hex Color
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This dark, muted olive sits near the edge of black, carrying a dusty and serious tone. Because it offers strong contrast against white, the hex code #353428 works well as a grounding background for moody interfaces or as a replacement for standard charcoal. Use it sparingly, as this desaturated yellow can appear muddy in large, solid blocks without lighter accents nearby.
Questions about #353428
What is #353428 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353428 is rgb(53, 52, 40), in HSL hsl(55, 14%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 25%, 79%.
Where should I use #353428 in a design layout?
#353428 functions best as a grounding background or a replacement for black in high-contrast interfaces. Because it is desaturated and quite dark, pair it with soft whites or creams to prevent the design from feeling too muddy or heavy.
Does #353428 lean warm or cool in appearance?
This color sits on the warm side of the spectrum due to its underlying olive and yellow pigments. While it appears nearly black at a glance, that subtle yellow undertone separates it from a neutral or cool charcoal or dark gray.
Is #353428 readable on white or black?
#353428 has a 12.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.