Dark Dusty Malachite is a dark, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #355040, which equals rgb(53, 80, 64) in RGB and hsl(144, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M0 Y20 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#355040 - RGB
53, 80, 64 - HSL
144°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
34, 0, 20, 69 - Family
Green - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Malachite
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. 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 8.85:1. Its complementary color is #503545.
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Dark Dusty Malachite color codes
| HEX | #355040 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 80, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(144, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 144°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 34%, 0%, 20%, 69% |
| Decimal | 3493952 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Malachite
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDE2DF - 100
#BCC5BF - 200
#9AA8A0 - 300
#788A80 - 400
#576D60 - 500
#355040 - 600
#2C4335 - 700
#23352B - 800
#1B2820 - 900
#121B15 - 950
#090D0B
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Malachite
- Complementary
#503545≈ Dark Dusty Raspberry - Analogous −30°
#385035≈ Dark Dusty Clover - Analogous +30°
#35504D≈ Dark Dusty Turquoise - Triadic +120°
#403550≈ Dark Dusty Violet - Triadic +240°
#504035≈ Dark Dusty Orange - Split 150°
#4D3550≈ Dark Dusty Purple - Split 210°
#503538≈ Dark Dusty Crimson
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Malachite
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Malachite | Aa | 8.85:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Malachite | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Malachite
background-color: #355040;color: #355040;background-color: rgb(53, 80, 64);background-color: hsl(144, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-malachite: #355040; }class="bg-[#355040]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Malachite
- Dark Dusty Mint
#355042 - Dark Dusty Jade
#35503D - Dark Dusty Seafoam
#355045 - Dark Dusty Emerald
#35503A - Dark Dusty Kelly
#355038 - Dark Dusty Aquamarine
#355048 - Dark Dusty Turquoise
#35504A - Dark Dusty Green
#355035 - Dark Dusty Shamrock
#385035 - Dark Dusty Clover
#3A5035 - Dark Dusty Teal
#35504D - Dark Dusty Leaf
#3D5035
More green shades
- Medium Light Muted Malachite
#69BF8B - Light Muted Malachite
#86CBA1 - Pale Muted Malachite
#A2D7B7 - Very Pale Muted Malachite
#BFE3CD - Palest Muted Malachite
#DBF0E3 - Very Dark Dusty Malachite
#25372C - Deep Dusty Malachite
#456853 - Medium Dark Dusty Malachite
#568167 - Dusty Malachite
#66997A - Medium Light Dusty Malachite
#7EA990 - Light Dusty Malachite
#97BAA5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Malachite?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Malachite is #355040.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Malachite?
Dark Dusty Malachite has an RGB value of 53, 80, 64 (rgb(53, 80, 64)). In HSL it is 144°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Malachite?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Malachite. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.85:1 and black text has 2.37:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Malachite?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Malachite is #503545. Analogous colors #385035 and #35504D also pair well.