#353A26 color
The hex color #353A26 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.8% red, 22.7% green and 14.9% blue (53, 58, 38).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 21% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Marshland (#2B2E26), a difference of 6.7 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.77:1).
#353A26 color codes
| HEX | #353A26 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 58, 38) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.8%, 22.7%, 14.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 21%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 34%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 34%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.42, -6.27, 11.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.42, 13.33, 118.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.331, 3.923, 2.415) | |
| Decimal | 3488294 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #353A26, 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 #353A26 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #353A26 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | 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 #353A26 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d3825Protanopia
no red cones#3c3827Deuteranopia
no green cones#373835Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #353a26; }
.text { color: #353a26; }
.border { border: 2px solid #353a26; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(53 58 38 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #353a26, #2b3a26); }
Similar colors
#2b2e26Marshland#36482fPalm Leaf#3c463eDeep Forest#424f3bHōjicha#3b3c36Black Olive#223311Darkest Forest#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #353A26?
- #353A26 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Marshland. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #353A26?
- The RGB value is 53, 58, 38: 53 red, 58 green and 38 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #353A26?
- The complementary color is #2B263A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #353A26?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and white text 11.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.