Dark Dusty Cerulean is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #354250, which equals rgb(53, 66, 80) in RGB and hsl(211, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M18 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#354250 - RGB
53, 66, 80 - HSL
211°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
34, 18, 0, 69 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Cerulean
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.26:1. Its complementary color is #504335.
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Dark Dusty Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #354250 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 66, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(211, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 211°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 34%, 18%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 3490384 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDE0E2 - 100
#BCC0C5 - 200
#9AA1A8 - 300
#78818A - 400
#57626D - 500
#354250 - 600
#2C3743 - 700
#232C35 - 800
#1B2128 - 900
#12161B - 950
#090B0D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Cerulean
- Complementary
#504335≈ Dark Dusty Orange - Analogous −30°
#354F50≈ Dark Dusty Cyan - Analogous +30°
#353550≈ Dark Dusty Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#503542≈ Dark Dusty Carmine - Triadic +240°
#425035≈ Dark Dusty Fern - Split 150°
#503535≈ Dark Dusty Cardinal - Split 210°
#4F5035≈ Dark Dusty Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Cerulean | Aa | 10.26:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Cerulean | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Cerulean
background-color: #354250;color: #354250;background-color: rgb(53, 66, 80);background-color: hsl(211, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-cerulean: #354250; }class="bg-[#354250]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Cerulean
- Dark Dusty Cornflower
#354050 - Dark Dusty Azure
#354550 - Charcoal
#36454F - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50 - Dark Dusty Capri
#354850 - Dark Dusty Peacock
#354A50 - Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Dark Dusty Royal
#353850 - Cool Gray 25
#3A3F45 - Dark Dusty Lagoon
#354D50 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550
More blue shades
- Medium Light Muted Cerulean
#6994BF - Light Muted Cerulean
#86A8CB - Pale Muted Cerulean
#A2BDD7 - Very Pale Muted Cerulean
#BFD1E3 - Palest Muted Cerulean
#DBE6F0 - Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
#252E37 - Deep Dusty Cerulean
#455768 - Medium Dark Dusty Cerulean
#566B81 - Dusty Cerulean
#667F99 - Medium Light Dusty Cerulean
#7E94A9 - Light Dusty Cerulean
#97A8BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Cerulean?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Cerulean is #354250.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Cerulean?
Dark Dusty Cerulean has an RGB value of 53, 66, 80 (rgb(53, 66, 80)). In HSL it is 211°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Cerulean?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.26:1 and black text has 2.05:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Cerulean?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Cerulean is #504335. Analogous colors #354F50 and #353550 also pair well.