#353431 Hex Color
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#353431 is a dark, muted neutral with a subtle warm, ashy undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody branding, dark interfaces, architecture, and typography. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #353431.
Questions about #353431
What is #353431 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353431 is rgb(53, 52, 49), in HSL hsl(45, 4%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 8%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #353431?
#353431 pairs well with warm white, muted beige, terracotta, and desaturated blue, creating contrast without losing its grounded, architectural feel; lighter neutrals work best when you want the dark base to remain dominant.
Is #353431 a warm or cool color?
#353431 reads as a subtly warm neutral because its near-balanced dark gray base leans slightly toward yellow and red rather than blue, while its low lightness keeps the warmth restrained and ashy.
Is #353431 readable on white or black?
#353431 has a 12.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.