Color swatch image showing #354243 with RGB(53,66,67) values
Color swatch image showing #354243 with RGB(53,66,67) values

#354243 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #354243 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#354243 Color Information

#354243 RGB value is (53, 66, 67). The hex color red value is 53, green is 66, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 184°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 24 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 74 percent.

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#354243 Color Meaning

Color #354243 represents depth, grounded growth, and controlled vitality. In color psychology, #354243 fosters reflective awareness, emotional stability, and balanced energy. Across cultures and history, color #354243 has been used in textiles, ceremonial decoration, and traditional crafts, symbolizing endurance, rootedness, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #354243 embodies patient observation, mindful energy, and disciplined growth. #354243 encourages conscious engagement with both inner and external environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #354243 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
#354243
RGB
rgb(53, 66, 67)
HSL
hsl(184°, 12%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 1%, 0%, 74%)
HSV
hsv(184°, 21%, 26%)
XYZ
4.4295 5.0586 6.0531
Yxy
5.0586 0.2850 0.3255
Hunter Lab
22.4913 -0.0792 -0.0361
CIE-Lab
26.9010 -4.9853 -2.3642

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Green66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue67 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)74 / 100 (74%)
74%

Color Variations

#354243 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

#354243 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 #354243 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
#354243

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #354243 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

#354243

protanopia

#3b3b43

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #354243;

Text Color

color: #354243;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #354243;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #35424340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #354243;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #354243 0%, #222b2c 100%);

#354243 Color FAQs

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