#373243 Color Information

Hex color code: #373243

A rich purple shade, #373243 appears as (55, 50, 67) in RGB and (258°, 15%, 23%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#373243

RGB

55, 50, 67

HSL

258°, 15%, 23%

CMYK

18%, 25%, 0%, 74%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #373243;
background-color: #373243;
border-color: #373243;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #373243;
border: 2px solid #373243;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#373243]
text-[#373243]
border-[#373243]
shadow-[0_0_10px_373243]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #373243, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #373243; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #373243; 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 #373243; background-color: #37324315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #37324320; border-left: 4px solid #373243; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #373243; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #373243 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

55, 50, 67

Red: 55 / Green: 50 / Blue: 67

HSL

258°, 15%, 23%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 23%

CMYK

18%, 25%, 0%, 74%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 74%

What color is #373243?

#373243 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3E4332

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #373243 to RGB:

rgb(55, 50, 67)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #373243 to HSL:

hsl(258, 15%, 23%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #373243 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 25%, 0%, 74%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dramatic purple tone, #373243 has RGB (55, 50, 67) and HSL (258°, 15%, 23%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #373243 is #3E4332, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #323543.

Use #373243 in CSS: color: #373243 or background-color: #373243. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #373243

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.70:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #373243?

#373243 is a dramatic purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #373243?

#373243 in RGB is (55, 50, 67) - 55 red, 50 green, and 67 blue.

How to use #373243 in CSS?

Use #373243 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #373243?

#3E4332 (complementary), #323543 (analogous), and #131117 (lighter shade) work well with #373243.