#35495E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue functions as a solid alternative to black in dark-mode interfaces. It conveys authority and steady reliability without the harsh intensity of pure neutrals. Because white text provides a high 9.3:1 contrast ratio against it, #35495e is excellent for readable body text or UI backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with soft, desaturated oranges to ground moody, modern layouts.
Questions about #35495e
What is #35495e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #35495e is rgb(53, 73, 94), in HSL hsl(211, 28%, 29%) and in CMYK 44%, 22%, 0%, 63%.
Which color schemes pair best with #35495e?
Because of its dusty, desaturated nature, #35495e anchors designs effectively when paired with warm, muted accents. Try contrasting this deep blue against a terracotta or a soft cream to ground the mood without overwhelming the professional, steady aesthetic of the palette.
Is #35495e readable on white or black?
#35495e has a 9.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.