Color swatch image showing #35383B with RGB(53,56,59) values

#35383B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #35383B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#35383B Color Information

#35383B RGB value is (53, 56, 59). The hex color red value is 53, green is 56, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 77 percent.

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#35383B Color Meaning

Color #35383B deepens the void with texture. Unlike jet black, #35383B warm charcoal carries graphite and iron undertones—suggesting forged metal, not absence. Color #35383B conveys precision, luxury, and modern minimalism, especially in automotive, audio tech, and high-end typography where depth matters more than drama. In OLED and HDR displays, color #35383B preserves shadow detail better than true black, enhancing dimensionality in dark-mode interfaces. Its subtle warmth prevents the “flat” effect of cool grays, making text and icons feel more tactile. Designers choose #35383B when they want authority without coldness. Historically, #35383B stone was carved for seals and cameos—objects of identity and permanence. Today, color #35383B echoes that legacy in branding that values legacy over trend. #35383B’s never loud, but always present—like a well-tuned engine or a perfectly weighted pen.

Color Conversion

Convert #35383B 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
#35383B
RGB
rgb(53, 56, 59)
HSL
hsl(210°, 5%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 10%, 23%)
XYZ
3.6718 3.9010 4.6971
Yxy
3.9010 0.2993 0.3179
Hunter Lab
19.7509 -0.0066 -0.0262
CIE-Lab
23.3414 -0.5505 -2.3134

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#35383B 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

#35383B 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 #35383B 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #35383B 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

#35383B

protanopia

#36363a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #35383B;

Text Color

color: #35383B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #35383B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #35383B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #35383B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #35383B 0%, #232426 100%);

#35383B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #35383B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.