#335E67 color
The hex color #335E67 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20% red, 36.9% green and 40.4% blue (51, 94, 103).
Its hue angle is 190°, with 34% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 50% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is After the Storm (#33616A), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.15:1).
#335E67 color codes
| HEX | #335E67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 94, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20%, 36.9%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 34%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(190, 50%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 9%, 0%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.28, -12.22, -9.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.28, 15.65, 218.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.815, 9.688, 14.287) | |
| Decimal | 3366503 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #335E67, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #335E67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #335E67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #335E67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#575b68Protanopia
no red cones#4f5567Deuteranopia
no green cones#176261Tritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #335e67; }
.text { color: #335e67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #335e67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(51 94 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #335e67, #334467); }
Similar colors
#33616aAfter the Storm#39636aMediterranea#345c61Arctic Nights#2a5c6aNight Shift#395d68Under the Sea#255c61Deep Sea Diver#336172Atlantis#3b5760Great Void
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #335E67?
- #335E67 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color After the Storm. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #335E67?
- The RGB value is 51, 94, 103: 51 red, 94 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #335E67?
- The complementary color is #673C33, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #335E67?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 and white text 7.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.