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#35403D — Onyx

#35403D is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 164° 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 #35403D

Color schemes using #35403D

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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#35403D FAQ

What color is #35403D?

#35403D is a shade of onyx in the gray family. It has a hue of 164 degrees, 9% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #35403D?

#35403D is rgb(53, 64, 61) in RGB, hsl(164, 9%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 5%, 75%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #35403D?

White text on this background reaches 10.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.95:1.

What colors go well with #35403D?

Its direct complement is #403538. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40353D and #403835 gives you contrast without the vibration.