Color swatch image showing #353825 with RGB(53,56,37) values
Color swatch image showing #353825 with RGB(53,56,37) values

#353825 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #353825 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#353825 Color Information

#353825 RGB value is (53, 56, 37). The hex color red value is 53, green is 56, and blue is 37. Its HSL format shows a hue of 69°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 0 percent, 34 percent, 78 percent.

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#353825 Color Meaning

Color #353825 conveys deep rootedness, reflective calm, and deliberate focus. In color psychology, #353825 fosters emotional stability, thoughtful observation, and grounded energy. Across cultures and history, color #353825 has been used in textiles, traditional pigments, and decorative arts, symbolizing endurance, heritage, and natural harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #353825 embodies steady awareness, patient reflection, and mindful grounding. #353825 encourages thoughtful engagement and reflective action.

Color Conversion

Convert #353825 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#353825
RGB
rgb(53, 56, 37)
HSL
hsl(69°, 20%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 0%, 34%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(69°, 34%, 22%)
XYZ
3.2163 3.7188 2.2985
Yxy
3.7188 0.3483 0.4027
Hunter Lab
19.2842 -0.0571 0.0995
CIE-Lab
22.7191 -5.1682 11.4823

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue37 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#353825 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#353825 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #353825 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#353825

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #353825 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#353825

protanopia

#36362a

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #353825;

Text Color

color: #353825;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #353825;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #35382540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #353825;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #353825 0%, #232519 100%);

#353825 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #353825 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.