Color swatch image showing #355E48 with RGB(53,94,72) values
Color swatch image showing #355E48 with RGB(53,94,72) values

#355E48 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #355E48 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#355E48 Color Information

#355E48 RGB value is (53, 94, 72). The hex color red value is 53, green is 94, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 148°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 44 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent, 63 percent.

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#355E48 Color Meaning

Color #355E48 signifies aged elegance, natural transformation, and historical endurance. #355E48 deep, greyish-green is the color of oxidized copper, suggesting objects that have been transformed and enriched by time and the elements. Psychologically, color #355E48 is deeply stabilizing and contemplative, evoking a sense of legacy, quiet resilience, and organic history. #355E48 encourages respect for processes that are slow, natural, and ultimately beautiful in their imperfection. #355E48 color feels both ancient and alive, carrying a narrative of change. Culturally, color #355E48 is associated with antique architecture, archaeological artifacts, and classic bronze sculptures, representing heritage, authenticity, and the beauty of decay. Symbolically, #355E48 stands for wisdom earned through experience, the graceful acceptance of change, and value that increases with age. Spiritually, color #355E48 connects to the heart of the earth, representing growth that encompasses both life and respectful decomposition, embodying the full, patient cycle of nature.

Color Conversion

Convert #355E48 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
#355E48
RGB
rgb(53, 94, 72)
HSL
hsl(148°, 28%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(44%, 0%, 23%, 63%)
HSV
hsv(148°, 44%, 37%)
XYZ
6.6406 9.2302 7.5625
Yxy
9.2302 0.2834 0.3939
Hunter Lab
30.3812 -0.6023 0.2228
CIE-Lab
36.4237 -20.0312 8.1744

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Green94 / 255 (37%)
37%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Key (Black)63 / 100 (63%)
63%

Color Variations

#355E48 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

#355E48 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 #355E48 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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#355E48

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #355E48 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

#355E48

protanopia

#47474d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #355E48;

Text Color

color: #355E48;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #355E48;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #355E4840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #355E48;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #355E48 0%, #213b2d 100%);

#355E48 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #355E48 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.