#333940 Color Information

Hex color code: #333940

The hex color #333940 is a intense blue with RGB values of (51, 57, 64) and HSL of (212°, 11%, 23%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#333940

RGB

51, 57, 64

HSL

212°, 11%, 23%

CMYK

20%, 11%, 0%, 75%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #333940;
background-color: #333940;
border-color: #333940;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #333940;
border: 2px solid #333940;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#333940]
text-[#333940]
border-[#333940]
shadow-[0_0_10px_333940]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #333940, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #333940; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #333940; 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 #333940; background-color: #33394015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #33394020; border-left: 4px solid #333940; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #333940; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #333940 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

51, 57, 64

Red: 51 / Green: 57 / Blue: 64

HSL

212°, 11%, 23%

Hue: 212° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 23%

CMYK

20%, 11%, 0%, 75%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 75%

What color is #333940?

#333940 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

413B34

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #333940 to RGB:

rgb(51, 57, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #333940 to HSL:

hsl(212, 11%, 23%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #333940 to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 11%, 0%, 75%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dramatic blue tone, #333940 has RGB (51, 57, 64) and HSL (212°, 11%, 23%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #333940 is #413B34, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #344141.

Use #333940 in CSS: color: #333940 or background-color: #333940. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #333940

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.80:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #333940?

#333940 is a dramatic blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #333940?

#333940 in RGB is (51, 57, 64) - 51 red, 57 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #333940 in CSS?

Use #333940 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #333940?

#413B34 (complementary), #344141 (analogous), and #121417 (lighter shade) work well with #333940.