#355549 Color Information

Hex color code: #355549

The hex color #355549 is a soft cyan with RGB values of (53, 85, 73) and HSL of (158°, 23%, 27%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#355549

RGB

53, 85, 73

HSL

158°, 23%, 27%

CMYK

38%, 0%, 14%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #355549;
background-color: #355549;
border-color: #355549;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #355549;
border: 2px solid #355549;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#355549]
text-[#355549]
border-[#355549]
shadow-[0_0_10px_355549]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #355549, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #355549; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #355549; 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 #355549; background-color: #35554915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #35554920; border-left: 4px solid #355549; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #355549; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #355549 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

53, 85, 73

Red: 53 / Green: 85 / Blue: 73

HSL

158°, 23%, 27%

Hue: 158° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

38%, 0%, 14%, 67%

Cyan: 38% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 67%

What color is #355549?

#355549 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

553541

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #355549 to RGB:

rgb(53, 85, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #355549 to HSL:

hsl(158, 23%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #355549 to CMYK:

cmyk(38%, 0%, 14%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #355549 has RGB (53, 85, 73) and HSL (158°, 23%, 27%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #355549 is #553541, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #355539.

Use #355549 in CSS: color: #355549 or background-color: #355549. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #355549

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.55:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #355549?

#355549 is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #355549?

#355549 in RGB is (53, 85, 73) - 53 red, 85 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #355549 in CSS?

Use #355549 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #355549?

#553541 (complementary), #355539 (analogous), and #182620 (lighter shade) work well with #355549.