Empty Abyss with the Rotting

#353131 RGB(53,49,49)

About this color

Empty Abyss with the Rotting presents itself as a dark, achromatic grey shade, sitting at #353131 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#353131RGB(53, 49, 49)

HSL 0° · 4% saturation · 20% lightness

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Psychology

Grey at this lightness feels contemporary and considered — a designer's reliable foundation.

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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 grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
Empty Abyss with the Rotting
HEX
#353131
RGB
rgb(53,49,49)
RGB%
rgb(20.8%,19.2%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(0,4%,20%)
HSV
hsv(0,8%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,8,79)
LAB
lab(21,2,1)
LCH
lch(21,2,27)
sRGB
(0.208,0.192,0.192)
HEX8
#353131ff
CSS Name
Decimal
053049049

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
4%
Hue
Chroma
2
Temperature
WarmCool
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