#353956 Hex Color
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Close to worn denim at dusk, #353956 is a dark, inky navy with muted purple undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm and understated, so it shines as a dark mode background or dominant base in corporate and night sky designs. White text reads clearly on top at about 11.2:1 contrast. Pair it with copper or dusty plum. For lighter options, see other shades of purple.
Questions about #353956
What is #353956 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #353956 is rgb(53, 57, 86), in HSL hsl(233, 24%, 27%) and in CMYK 38%, 34%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #353956?
Warm copper, dusty plum, and muted brass all flatter #353956 because their slight warmth offsets its cool, ashy character. Bright blues nearby tend to make it read flat.
Is #353956 readable on white or black?
#353956 has a 11.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.