#355070 Hex Color
A serious, deep blue with cool undertones
This dusty, muted blue sits firmly in the cool range, carrying a serious and professional weight. Because of its heavy desaturation, it functions best as a grounding background or a secondary UI element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp white to maintain readability. Understanding what colors make gray helps when blending this hex code, #355070, into broader palettes.
Questions about #355070
What is #355070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #355070 is rgb(53, 80, 112), in HSL hsl(213, 36%, 32%) and in CMYK 53%, 29%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #355070?
This muted blue works best with crisp, high-contrast shades like pure white or very light silver to maintain readability. For more complex palettes, it sits comfortably alongside soft, earthy neutrals or a muted terracotta for a balanced contrast.
Is #355070 suitable for text on a white background?
While #355070 is deep, it is not dark enough to meet standard accessibility requirements for small text on a white background. You should use it primarily for large UI headers, background accents, or illustrations rather than small body copy.
Is #355070 readable on white or black?
#355070 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.