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#35403C — Onyx

#35403C is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 158° 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.

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Tints and shades of #35403C

Color schemes using #35403C

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#35403C FAQ

What color is #35403C?

#35403C is a shade of onyx in the gray family. It has a hue of 158 degrees, 9% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #35403C?

#35403C is rgb(53, 64, 60) in RGB, hsl(158, 9%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 6%, 75%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #35403C?

White text on this background reaches 10.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.95:1.

What colors go well with #35403C?

Its direct complement is #403539. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40353F and #403735 gives you contrast without the vibration.