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Blackcurrant

#352D39

Blackcurrant is a cool dark color with the hex code #352D39. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 53, 45, 57 in digital design or CMYK 7%, 21%, 0%, 78% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blackcurrant color values

HEX
#352D39
RGB
53, 45, 57
HSL
280°, 12%, 20%
CMYK
7, 21, 0, 78

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blackcurrant sits at 280° on the color wheel with 12% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 12% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Blackcurrant is rendered as rgb(53, 45, 57), where the blue channel is highest at 57, though it sits close to the other channels. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Blackcurrant translates to a CMYK breakdown of 7C 21M 0Y 78K. A substantial black component (78%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Blackcurrant

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #352D39;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 53, 45, 57;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#352D39',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 7%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 78%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(53, 45, 57)
rgba(53, 45, 57, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #352D39?
#352D39 is Blackcurrant, a cool dark color with RGB values of 53, 45, 57. It has a hue of 280°, 12% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #352D39?
The RGB color code for #352D39 is rgb(53, 45, 57). This means it contains 53 red, 45 green, and 57 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blackcurrant a warm or cool color?
Blackcurrant (#352D39) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #352D39 in CSS?
You can use #352D39 in CSS with: background-color: #352D39; or color: #352D39; or as an RGB value: rgb(53, 45, 57). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 21%, 0%, 78%.

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