Dark Dusty Blue is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #353550, which equals rgb(53, 53, 80) in RGB and hsl(240, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M34 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#353550 - RGB
53, 53, 80 - HSL
240°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
34, 34, 0, 69 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Blue
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 11.82:1. Its complementary color is #505035.
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Dark Dusty Blue color codes
| HEX | #353550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 53, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 240°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 34%, 34%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 3487056 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDDDE2 - 100
#BCBCC5 - 200
#9A9AA8 - 300
#78788A - 400
#57576D - 500
#353550 - 600
#2C2C43 - 700
#232335 - 800
#1B1B28 - 900
#12121B - 950
#09090D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Blue
- Complementary
#505035≈ Dark Dusty Citron - Analogous −30°
#354250≈ Dark Dusty Cornflower - Analogous +30°
#423550≈ Dark Dusty Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#503535≈ Dark Dusty Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#355035≈ Dark Dusty Shamrock - Split 150°
#504235≈ Dark Dusty Persimmon - Split 210°
#425035≈ Dark Dusty Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Blue | Aa | 11.82:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Blue | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Blue
background-color: #353550;color: #353550;background-color: rgb(53, 53, 80);background-color: hsl(240, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-blue: #353550; }class="bg-[#353550]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Blue
- Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550 - Dark Dusty Royal
#353850 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550 - Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550 - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Dark Dusty Cornflower
#354050 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250 - Cool Gray 25
#3A3F45
More blue shades
- Medium Light Muted Blue
#6969BF - Light Muted Blue
#8686CB - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Blue
#BFBFE3 - Palest Muted Blue
#DBDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Blue
#252537 - Deep Dusty Blue
#454568 - Medium Dark Dusty Blue
#565681 - Dusty Blue
#666699 - Medium Light Dusty Blue
#7E7EA9 - Light Dusty Blue
#9797BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Blue?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Blue is #353550.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Blue?
Dark Dusty Blue has an RGB value of 53, 53, 80 (rgb(53, 53, 80)). In HSL it is 240°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Blue?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.82:1 and black text has 1.78:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Blue?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Blue is #505035. Analogous colors #354250 and #423550 also pair well.