#353433 Hex Color
Sophisticated dark charcoal with neutral warmth
A dark, near-black charcoal, #353433 offers a neutral base that avoids the harshness of pure black. Because it has enough contrast to support small white text, it works well as a background for minimal interfaces and modern typography. Pair this hex code with muted earth tones to keep your design feeling sophisticated and grounded rather than cold.
Questions about #353433
What is #353433 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353433 is rgb(53, 52, 51), in HSL hsl(30, 2%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 79%.
Is #353433 a true black or a gray?
#353433 is a dark charcoal gray rather than a true, light-absorbing black. It retains just enough warmth to avoid looking flat or harsh on a screen, making it a superior choice for text backgrounds compared to absolute zero black.
What colors pair well with #353433?
This neutral tone excels when paired with muted earth colors like sage or terracotta to build a sophisticated, grounded palette. For a higher contrast look, use it as a dark backdrop for crisp white or soft cream typography.
Is #353433 readable on white or black?
#353433 has a 12.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.