Information about Dark Grey color

#363737 - Dark Grey color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #363737, known as "Dark Grey", is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(54, 55, 55) (21.2% red, 21.6% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 78 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #363737 reads as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Botany Bay (#373837). Nearby in the Register you will also find Onyx (#353839) and HLH SG Grey (#383838).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(54, 55, 55)), which gives #363737 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. The name "Dark Grey" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Dark Grey color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Dark Grey color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Dark Grey

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#5C5E5E

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White

#FFFFFF

Dark Grey color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Dark Grey

#363737
#2A2B2B

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#1F2020

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Black

#000000

Dark Grey color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Dark Grey

#363737
#434444

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#616262

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Grey

#808080

Dark Grey color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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Dark Grey

#363737
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Dark Grey color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Dark Grey

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to Dark Grey

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Botany Bay color link
Botany Bay

#373837

Onyx color link
Onyx

#353839

HLH SG Grey color link
HLH SG Grey

#383838

Ironsand color link
Ironsand

#393735

Shark color link
Shark

#34363A

Possessed color link
Possessed

#373B38

Vintage Charcoal color link
Vintage Charcoal

#333436

Jet color link
Jet

#343434

Bright Charcoal color link
Bright Charcoal

#333435

Smoky Charcoal color link
Smoky Charcoal

#3B3737

Vulcan color link
Vulcan

#36383C

Tao Grey color link
Tao Grey

#323436

Dark Grey color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#363737 - Dark Grey color image Dark Grey color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
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#363737 - Dark Grey color image Dark Grey color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#363737 - Dark Grey color image Dark Grey color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#363737
  • RGB54, 55, 55
  • CMYK0, 0, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(54, 55, 55)
  • HSL180°, 1%, 21%
  • HSL Precise180°, 0.917%, 21.373%
  • HSV180°, 2%, 22%
  • HSB180°, 2%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.212, 0.216, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.212, 0.216, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.212, 0.216, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB21.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID363737
  • DECIMAL ID3553079
  • Name Length9
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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