#353577 Hex Color
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#353577 is a dark, muted indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, structured mood suited to moody backgrounds, formal branding, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant base with white text, since this hex code provides about 10.9:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #353577
What is #353577 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353577 is rgb(53, 53, 119), in HSL hsl(240, 38%, 34%) and in CMYK 55%, 55%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #353577?
#353577 pairs well with white for crisp contrast and with warm neutrals or muted burgundy for a richer, more editorial palette. Its cool, dark base benefits from lighter supporting colors that keep the composition open and readable.
Where does #353577 work best in a design?
#353577 works best as a dominant dark base or strong supporting tone in formal branding, meditation layouts, finance interfaces, and night-sky themes, where its low lightness adds structure without the starkness of pure black. Pair it with pale warm neutrals to prevent a heavy result.
Is #353577 readable on white or black?
#353577 has a 10.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.