Blighted Basalt underneath Souring

#353036 RGB(53,48,54)

About this color

Blighted Basalt underneath Souring reads as dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #353036, RGB(53, 48, 54).

#353036RGB(53, 48, 54)

HSL 290° · 6% saturation · 20% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark grey like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Blighted Basalt underneath Souring
HEX
#353036
RGB
rgb(53,48,54)
RGB%
rgb(20.8%,18.8%,21.2%)
HSL
hsl(290,6%,20%)
HSV
hsv(290,11%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(2,11,0,79)
LAB
lab(21,4,-3)
LCH
lch(21,5,323)
sRGB
(0.208,0.188,0.212)
HEX8
#353036ff
CSS Name
Decimal
053048054

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
6%
Hue
290°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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