#354C51 Hex Color
Grounded, moody, and deep muted cyan
A dim, muted cyan, #354c51 acts as a serious and grounded base color. Because it leans so close to neutral, understanding how to make gray helps designers balance its dusty, ashy undertones. This hex code works best in dark mode interfaces or as a moody background where white text remains readable. Avoid using it for small details, as it can appear muddy when isolated.
Questions about #354c51
What is #354c51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #354c51 is rgb(53, 76, 81), in HSL hsl(191, 21%, 26%) and in CMYK 35%, 6%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #354c51?
Is #354c51 suitable for small text?
Avoid using #354c51 for small text or fine details as its low saturation can cause the characters to appear muddy or blurry against dark backgrounds. It functions much more effectively as a large, atmospheric color block or a primary navigation bar.
Is #354c51 readable on white or black?
#354c51 has a 9.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.