Dark Dusty Cornflower is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #354050, which equals rgb(53, 64, 80) in RGB and hsl(216, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M20 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#354050 - RGB
53, 64, 80 - HSL
216°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
34, 20, 0, 69 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Cornflower
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 10.50:1. Its complementary color is #504535.
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Dark Dusty Cornflower color codes
| HEX | #354050 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 64, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 216°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 34%, 20%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 3489872 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Cornflower
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDDFE2 - 100
#BCBFC5 - 200
#9AA0A8 - 300
#78808A - 400
#57606D - 500
#354050 - 600
#2C3543 - 700
#232B35 - 800
#1B2028 - 900
#12151B - 950
#090B0D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Cornflower
- Complementary
#504535≈ Dark Dusty Orange - Analogous −30°
#354D50≈ Dark Dusty Cyan - Analogous +30°
#383550≈ Dark Dusty Indigo - Triadic +120°
#503540≈ Dark Dusty Blush - Triadic +240°
#405035≈ Dark Dusty Apple - Split 150°
#503835≈ Dark Dusty Vermilion - Split 210°
#4D5035≈ Dark Dusty Lime
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Cornflower
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Cornflower | Aa | 10.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Cornflower | Aa | 2.00:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Cornflower
background-color: #354050;color: #354050;background-color: rgb(53, 64, 80);background-color: hsl(216, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-cornflower: #354050; }class="bg-[#354050]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Cornflower
- Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250 - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50 - Dark Dusty Azure
#354550 - Charcoal
#36454F - Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Dark Dusty Capri
#354850 - Dark Dusty Royal
#353850 - Cool Gray 25
#3A3F45 - Dark Dusty Peacock
#354A50 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550
More blue shades
- Medium Light Muted Cornflower
#698BBF - Light Muted Cornflower
#86A1CB - Pale Muted Cornflower
#A2B7D7 - Very Pale Muted Cornflower
#BFCDE3 - Palest Muted Cornflower
#DBE3F0 - Very Dark Dusty Cornflower
#252C37 - Deep Dusty Cornflower
#455368 - Medium Dark Dusty Cornflower
#566781 - Dusty Cornflower
#667A99 - Medium Light Dusty Cornflower
#7E90A9 - Light Dusty Cornflower
#97A5BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Cornflower?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Cornflower is #354050.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Cornflower?
Dark Dusty Cornflower has an RGB value of 53, 64, 80 (rgb(53, 64, 80)). In HSL it is 216°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Cornflower?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Cornflower. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.50:1 and black text has 2.00:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Cornflower?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Cornflower is #504535. Analogous colors #354D50 and #383550 also pair well.