#353535 Hex Color
A stable and dense charcoal grey
#353535 is a dense, charcoal grey that provides a stable, neutral base for modern UI design. Unlike pure black, this shade offers softer contrast, making it an excellent choice for dark mode interfaces. Because it maintains high accessibility, white text remains readable and crisp against this surface. The hex code for this serious, muted tone is #353535.
Questions about #353535
What is #353535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353535 is rgb(53, 53, 53), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 79%.
Is #353535 a good alternative to pure black for UI design?
#353535 provides a significantly softer contrast than pure black, which reduces eye strain during long-term screen viewing. Using this charcoal grey instead of total black keeps interface text crisp and legible while maintaining a high-end, professional aesthetic across your application.
Which color combinations work well with #353535?
This color pairs beautifully with muted pastels or vibrant accent colors because of its neutral, dark base. To create a modern, sophisticated look, try combining it with a soft sage or a muted terracotta for a balanced, approachable interface palette.
Is #353535 readable on white or black?
#353535 has a 12.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.