#354B42 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty teal with heavy grey undertones, #354b42 offers a serious and grounded mood. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a sophisticated background color rather than an accent. It pairs well with crisp white for high-contrast UI layouts, as it maintains readability even for small text. The hex code for this moody, inky shade is #354b42.
Questions about #354b42
What is #354b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #354b42 is rgb(53, 75, 66), in HSL hsl(155, 17%, 25%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 12%, 71%.
Can I use #354b42 for UI text?
While #354b42 is dark, it is generally best reserved for large-scale UI backgrounds or decorative elements rather than body text. If you must use it for type, pair it with a very high-contrast background like pure white to ensure legibility.
What colors pair best with #354b42?
Is #354b42 readable on white or black?
#354b42 has a 9.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.