#335057

A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #335057

The hex code #335057 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. 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 87.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 41% C, 8% M, 0% Y, and 66% K. With a hue angle of 191.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#335057
RGB51, 80, 87
HSL191.7°, 26.1%, 27.1%
CMYK41%, 8%, 0%, 66%
HSV191.7°, 41.4%, 34.1%
LAB32.1, -8.7, -7.5
XYZ6.0, 7.1, 10.1
Decimal3362903

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.66:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.43:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.27:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.06:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #335057; }
.text-color { color: #335057; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #335057; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F