Dark Dusty Royal is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #353850, which equals rgb(53, 56, 80) in RGB and hsl(233, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M30 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#353850 - RGB
53, 56, 80 - HSL
233°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
34, 30, 0, 69 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Royal
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 11.46:1. Its complementary color is #504C35.
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Dark Dusty Royal color codes
| HEX | #353850 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 56, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(233, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 233°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 34%, 30%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 3487824 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Royal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDDEE2 - 100
#BCBDC5 - 200
#9A9CA8 - 300
#787A8A - 400
#57596D - 500
#353850 - 600
#2C2F43 - 700
#232535 - 800
#1B1C28 - 900
#12131B - 950
#09090D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Royal
- Complementary
#504C35≈ Dark Dusty Gold - Analogous −30°
#354550≈ Charcoal - Analogous +30°
#3F3550≈ Dark Dusty Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#503538≈ Dark Dusty Crimson - Triadic +240°
#385035≈ Dark Dusty Clover - Split 150°
#503F35≈ Dark Dusty Persimmon - Split 210°
#455035≈ Dark Dusty Apple
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Royal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Royal | Aa | 11.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Royal | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Royal
background-color: #353850;color: #353850;background-color: rgb(53, 56, 80);background-color: hsl(233, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-royal: #353850; }class="bg-[#353850]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Royal
- Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550 - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50 - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550 - Dark Dusty Cornflower
#354050 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250 - Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Cool Gray 25
#3A3F45 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550
More blue shades
- Medium Light Muted Royal
#6972BF - Light Muted Royal
#868DCB - Pale Muted Royal
#A2A7D7 - Very Pale Muted Royal
#BFC2E3 - Palest Muted Royal
#DBDDF0 - Very Dark Dusty Royal
#252737 - Deep Dusty Royal
#454968 - Medium Dark Dusty Royal
#565A81 - Dusty Royal
#666B99 - Medium Light Dusty Royal
#7E83A9 - Light Dusty Royal
#979ABA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Royal?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Royal is #353850.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Royal?
Dark Dusty Royal has an RGB value of 53, 56, 80 (rgb(53, 56, 80)). In HSL it is 233°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Royal?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Royal. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.46:1 and black text has 1.83:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Royal?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Royal is #504C35. Analogous colors #354550 and #3F3550 also pair well.