Dark Dusty Azure is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #354550, which equals rgb(53, 69, 80) in RGB and hsl(204, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M14 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#354550 - RGB
53, 69, 80 - HSL
204°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
34, 14, 0, 69 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Azure
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.91:1. Its complementary color is #504035.
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Dark Dusty Azure color codes
| HEX | #354550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 69, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 204°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 34%, 14%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 3491152 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDE0E2 - 100
#BCC1C5 - 200
#9AA2A8 - 300
#78838A - 400
#57646D - 500
#354550 - 600
#2C3A43 - 700
#232E35 - 800
#1B2328 - 900
#12171B - 950
#090C0D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Azure
- Complementary
#504035≈ Dark Dusty Orange - Analogous −30°
#35504D≈ Dark Dusty Turquoise - Analogous +30°
#353850≈ Dark Dusty Cobalt - Triadic +120°
#503545≈ Dark Dusty Raspberry - Triadic +240°
#455035≈ Dark Dusty Apple - Split 150°
#503538≈ Dark Dusty Crimson - Split 210°
#504D35≈ Dark Dusty Marigold
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Azure | Aa | 9.91:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Azure | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Azure
background-color: #354550;color: #354550;background-color: rgb(53, 69, 80);background-color: hsl(204, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-azure: #354550; }class="bg-[#354550]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Azure
- Charcoal
#36454F - Dark Dusty Capri
#354850 - Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250 - Dark Dusty Peacock
#354A50 - Dark Dusty Cornflower
#354050 - Dark Dusty Lagoon
#354D50 - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50 - Dark Slate Gray
#2F4F4F - Dark Dusty Cyan
#355050 - Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Dark Dusty Teal
#35504D - Cool Gray 25
#3A3F45
More blue shades
- Medium Light Muted Azure
#699CBF - Light Muted Azure
#86AFCB - Pale Muted Azure
#A2C2D7 - Very Pale Muted Azure
#BFD5E3 - Palest Muted Azure
#DBE8F0 - Very Dark Dusty Azure
#253037 - Deep Dusty Azure
#455A68 - Medium Dark Dusty Azure
#566F81 - Dusty Azure
#668599 - Medium Light Dusty Azure
#7E98A9 - Light Dusty Azure
#97ACBA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Azure?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Azure is #354550.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Azure?
Dark Dusty Azure has an RGB value of 53, 69, 80 (rgb(53, 69, 80)). In HSL it is 204°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Azure?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.91:1 and black text has 2.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Azure?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Azure is #504035. Analogous colors #35504D and #353850 also pair well.