analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#353F55 — Charcoal
#353F55 is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 221° 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.
#353f55
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #353F55
- f6f7f9
- d9dde7
- bcc4d5
- 9faac3
- 8291b1
- 65789f
- 526283
- 404c66
- 2e3749
- 1c212d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #353F55
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.
Nearby colors
#353F55 FAQ
What color is #353F55?
#353F55 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 23% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #353F55?
#353F55 is rgb(53, 63, 85) in RGB, hsl(221, 23%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 26%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #353F55?
White text on this background reaches 10.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.99:1.
What colors go well with #353F55?
Its direct complement is #554B35. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #553B35 and #4F5535 gives you contrast without the vibration.