Old School Color – #353c3d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Old School color hex code is #353c3d, and it is composed of 21% red, 24% green and 24% blue.
Old School is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.26:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Old School color (#353c3d) against light backgrounds.

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Old School Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Old School, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #353c3d |
| RGB | rgb(53,60,61) |
| HSL | hsl(188,7%,22.4%) |
| CMYK | 13, 2, 0, 76 |
| HSV | 188, 13, 24 |
| RGB % | 21, 24, 24 |
| XYZ | 3.9, 4.3, 5 |
| LAB | 24.6, -2.7, -1.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.26 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
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