Color #350D1A Color / Colour Code #350D1A
This page shows the hex color code for color #350d1a (#350D1A). The colour is a pink tone with 61% saturation and 13% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #350D1A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#350D1A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 311, 341, and 11 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 341, 101, and 221 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #350D1A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 341 to 26 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 341 with its complement at 161 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #350D1A
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #350D1A
Design Use Cases for #350D1A
Vibrant Brand Color
#350D1A has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 13% lightness, #350D1A works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Playfulness & Compassion
#350D1A is in the pink range (hue 341). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #350D1A (hue 341) to its complement at hue 161. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 11. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #350d1a, #0d3529);
CSS Code for #350D1A
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About Color #350D1A (#350D1A)
#350D1A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 53 red, 13 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 61% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #350D1A is 26/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 51% yellow, and 79% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #350D1A against white is 17.16:1 and against black is 1.22:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #0D3529 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #350D1A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #350D2E and #35140D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #350D1A?
- #350D1A is Color #350D1A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(53, 13, 26), HSL(341, 61%, 13%), and CMYK(0%, 75%, 51%, 79%). Its perceived brightness is 26/255.
- Is #350D1A accessible for text?
- Against white, #350D1A has a contrast ratio of 17.16:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.22:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #350D1A?
- The complementary colour is #0D3529 (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #350D2E and #35140D. The triadic palette adds #1A350D and #0D1A35 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #350D1A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #350d1a; or rgb(53, 13, 26); or hsl(341, 61%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 61% 13%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.