Color swatch image showing #353833 with RGB(53,56,51) values

#353833 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #353833 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#353833 Color Information

#353833 RGB value is (53, 56, 51). The hex color red value is 53, green is 56, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 96°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 21 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent, 78 percent.

#353833
rgb(53, 56, 51)
ColorMean
Share

#353833 Color Meaning

Color #353833 represents restraint, precision, and modern neutrality. #353833 deep grey avoids pure black, allowing subtle detail to remain visible. Therefore, color #353833 feels practical and composed rather than absolute. Psychologically, color #353833 provides stability and focus without emotional interference. #353833 supports clarity, control, and reduced sensory overload. The color works well as a visual anchor in complex designs. Culturally, color #353833 connects with technology, urban design, and contemporary minimalism. Symbolically, color #353833 reflects balance between presence and absence, offering authority without dominance.

Color Conversion

Convert #353833 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
#353833
RGB
rgb(53, 56, 51)
HSL
hsl(96°, 5%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 0%, 9%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(96°, 9%, 22%)
XYZ
3.4799 3.8242 3.6867
Yxy
3.8242 0.3166 0.3479
Hunter Lab
19.5556 -0.0282 0.0275
CIE-Lab
23.0817 -2.4281 2.6794

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#353833 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

#353833 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 #353833 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.

#FFFFFF
#353833

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #353833 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

#353833

protanopia

#363634

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #353833;

Text Color

color: #353833;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #353833;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #35383340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #353833;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #353833 0%, #232521 100%);

#353833 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #353833 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.