Shuriken
Also known as: Pauper, Oil Rush, Parisian Night, Sceptre Blue
With its cool undertone, Shuriken (#333344) comes across as steady and dependable. Designers reach for it in SaaS products and finance apps. Set it against a yellow accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (12.37:1, passes WCAG AA).
Shuriken color codes
- HEX
- #333344
- RGB
- rgb(51, 51, 68)
- RGBA
- rgba(51, 51, 68, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 14%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(240, 25%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(21.8 3.3 -10.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(32.8% 0.030 284.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslateblue#483D8B · ΔE 16.6
- RAL 5011 — Steel blue#232C3F · ΔE 4.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Shuriken works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Shuriken
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Shuriken by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 12.37:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.70:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Shuriken background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Shuriken
Shuriken with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shuriken
Shuriken triad
Similar colors
- Haiti#2C2A35 · ΔE 4.0
- Lava Stone#3C4151 · ΔE 5.2
- Madonna#3F4250 · ΔE 5.4
- Tuxedo#3F3C43 · ΔE 6.0
- Inkblot#393F4B · ΔE 6.1
- Maharaja#3F354F · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shuriken is closest to Graphite.
Shuriken FAQs
What color is Shuriken?
Shuriken is a dark blue with the hex code #333344. In HSL terms it has a hue of 240°, 14% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shuriken?
The hex code for Shuriken is #333344. In RGB it's rgb(51, 51, 68), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 73%).
What colors go well with Shuriken?
Shuriken pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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