#353841 Hex Color
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Dark indigo cut with a heavy dose of gray, #353841 sits almost at charcoal. Its low saturation keeps things calm and subdued, which is why it works as a dark mode base or moody brand background. White text on this hex code hits roughly 11.7:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. Pair it with burgundy or dusty amber to warm it up.
Questions about #353841
What is #353841 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353841 is rgb(53, 56, 65), in HSL hsl(225, 10%, 23%) and in CMYK 18%, 14%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #353841?
Warm accents like burgundy, dusty amber, or muted gold bring out its blue undertones and keep it from reading flat. For text, white performs best, reaching about 11.7:1 contrast.
Is #353841 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The blue base dominates despite the heavy gray, giving it a somber, reserved character. Warm accents like amber or burgundy balance it well in a palette.
Is #353841 readable on white or black?
#353841 has a 11.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.