#355558 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan lands somewhere between dark teal and charcoal. Because of its low saturation, #355558 works best as a moody background color or a serious, understated accent in tech interfaces. It creates strong legibility for white text, offering high contrast without the starkness of pure black. Pair it with soft cream or warm metallics to balance its inherent gloom.
Questions about #355558
What is #355558 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #355558 is rgb(53, 85, 88), in HSL hsl(185, 25%, 28%) and in CMYK 40%, 3%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #355558?
This muted teal pairs beautifully with cream or soft beige for a balanced, airy contrast, or with warm metallic accents like gold to cut through its darker, moody nature. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant neons that might clash with its dusty saturation.
Is #355558 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#355558 serves as an excellent, less harsh alternative to pure black when you need to display white text comfortably. It maintains strong legibility while softening the overall visual impact, which reduces eye strain during extended reading periods in digital design.
Is #355558 readable on white or black?
#355558 has a 8.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.