#535035 Hex Color
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#535035 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a matte, dusty mood suited to moody backgrounds, outdoor branding, construction, and organic products. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or rust, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #535035.
Questions about #535035
What is #535035 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #535035 is rgb(83, 80, 53), in HSL hsl(54, 22%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 36%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #535035?
#535035 works best with pale cream and warm terracotta, which lift its low lightness while preserving an earthy, practical mood in packaging, editorial layouts, and outdoor-focused branding without looking bright or playful. Keep brighter colors for small accents.
Is #535035 readable on white or black?
#535035 has a 8.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.