analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#353839 — Onyx
#353839 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 195° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#353839
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Tints and shades of #353839
- f7f8f8
- dfe1e1
- c6cacb
- aeb3b4
- 959c9e
- 7d8587
- 666d6f
- 505556
- 393d3e
- 232526
- 0c0d0d
Color schemes using #353839
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#353839 FAQ
What color is #353839?
#353839 is a shade of onyx in the gray family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 4% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #353839?
#353839 is rgb(53, 56, 57) in RGB, hsl(195, 4%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 78%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #353839?
White text on this background reaches 11.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.78:1.
What colors go well with #353839?
Its direct complement is #3A3736. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3A3637 and #3A3936 gives you contrast without the vibration.