#335049

A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #335049

The precise color #335049 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 80, and 73.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 36% C, 0% M, 9% Y, and 69% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#335049
RGB51, 80, 73
HSL165.5°, 22.1%, 25.7%
CMYK36%, 0%, 9%, 69%
HSV165.5°, 36.2%, 31.4%
LAB31.6, -12.7, 0.7
XYZ5.4, 6.9, 7.4
Decimal3362889

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.03:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #335049; }
.text-color { color: #335049; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #335049; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F