#333538 Color Information

Hex color code: #333538

#333538 is a dark blue color. In RGB it is (51, 53, 56), and in HSL it is (216°, 5%, 21%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#333538

RGB

51, 53, 56

HSL

216°, 5%, 21%

CMYK

9%, 5%, 0%, 78%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #333538;
background-color: #333538;
border-color: #333538;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #333538;
border: 2px solid #333538;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#333538]
text-[#333538]
border-[#333538]
shadow-[0_0_10px_333538]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #333538, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #333538; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #333538; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #333538; background-color: #33353815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #33353820; border-left: 4px solid #333538; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #333538; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #333538 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

51, 53, 56

Red: 51 / Green: 53 / Blue: 56

HSL

216°, 5%, 21%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 21%

CMYK

9%, 5%, 0%, 78%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 78%

What color is #333538?

#333538 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

383633

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #333538 to RGB:

rgb(51, 53, 56)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #333538 to HSL:

hsl(216, 5%, 21%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #333538 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 78%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#333538 is a rich blue color with RGB values of 51, 53, 56 and HSL of 216°, 5%, 21%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #333538 is #383633, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #333838.

Use #333538 in CSS: color: #333538 or background-color: #333538. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #333538

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.71:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #333538?

#333538 is a rich blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #333538?

#333538 in RGB is (51, 53, 56) - 51 red, 53 green, and 56 blue.

How to use #333538 in CSS?

Use #333538 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #333538?

#383633 (complementary), #333838 (analogous), and #0F0F10 (lighter shade) work well with #333538.