tvOS Placeholder Text

UIColor.placeholderText

tvOS Interface Color

Adaptive System Token•tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Complete technical specification and developer reference for Placeholder Text in Apple's tvOS design system. In light appearance, it resolves to HEX #3C3C434C; in dark appearance, it dynamically adapts to HEX #3C3C434C. Features wide-gamut Display P3 values, UIKit bridge (UIColor.placeholderText), AppKit bridge (NSColor.placeholderText), WCAG contrast audit, and Xcode drop-in initializers.

Light Mode#3C3C434C

Dark Mode#3C3C434C

Placeholder Text Color Preview

tvOS placeholder text color from the trusted Xcode export.

ColorUIColor.placeholderText

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Dynamic Asset

tvOS Interface Color

tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Initializers & Color Spaces

Color(r:g:b:)Color(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263)

Color(r:g:b:op:)Color(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, opacity: 0.30)

Color(hue:sat:bri:)HSBColor(hue: 0.667, saturation: 0.104, brightness: 0.263, opacity: 0.30)

Color(.displayP3)Wide GamutColor(.displayP3, red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.259, opacity: 0.30)

Color(.sRGB)Color(.sRGB, red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, opacity: 0.30)

Color(hex:)ExtensionColor(hex: "#3C3C434C")

#colorLiteralXcode#colorLiteral(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, alpha: 0.30)

Color(uiColor:)iOSColor(uiColor: UIColor(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, alpha: 0.30))

Active HEX: #3C3C434CP3 R: 0.235 G: 0.235 B: 0.259

Technical Color Specifications

Exact resolved HEX codes, sRGB 8-bit components, HSL, and normalized Swift floating-point decimals for Light and Dark modes.

Color Metric / Space	Light Appearance	Dark Appearance	Swift Code Literal
HEX Code	#3C3C434C	#3C3C434C	Color(hex: "#3C3C434C")
sRGB (0–255)	rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.298)	rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.298)	(r: 0.235, g: 0.235, b: 0.263)
Display P3 (Wide Gamut)	P3 (0.235, 0.235, 0.259)	P3 (0.235, 0.235, 0.259)	Color(.displayP3, ...)
HSL / HSB	hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.298)	hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.298)	Color(hue:sat:bri:)
Platform Bridge	UIKit: `UIColor.placeholderText`	AppKit: `NSColor.placeholderText`	Color(uiColor:) / Color(nsColor:)

Light Appearance

Light Theme

HEX Code

#3C3C434C

RGB (0–255)

rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.298)

HSL

hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.298)

Normalized Swift Literal:

(r: 0.235, g: 0.235, b: 0.263)

Dark Appearance

Dark Theme

HEX Code

#3C3C434C

RGB (0–255)

rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.298)

HSL

hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.298)

Normalized Swift Literal:

(r: 0.235, g: 0.235, b: 0.263)

Drop-In Developer Snippets

Ready-to-paste code blocks for Xcode asset catalogs and Swift files.

Xcode Location: Save as Contents.json inside Assets.xcassets/Placeholder Text.colorset/

Includes Light + Dark Modes

Contents.json

{
  "colors": [
    {
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.235",
          "green": "0.235",
          "blue": "0.263",
          "alpha": "0.298"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    },
    {
      "appearances": [
        {
          "appearance": "luminosity",
          "value": "dark"
        }
      ],
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.235",
          "green": "0.235",
          "blue": "0.263",
          "alpha": "0.298"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    }
  ],
  "info": {
    "author": "xcode",
    "version": 1
  }
}

Live UI Component Sandbox

Preview Color.placeholder text inside standard Apple interface components.

Interactive Controls

Active TagBadge 99+

Toggle Tint

Container & Typography Styling

●SwiftUI Notification

Just now

Demonstrates how Apple designers pair system background tints with dynamic Placeholder Text accents.

Dynamic Headline in Placeholder Text

.foregroundStyle(UIColor.placeholderText)

Platform Implementation Snippets

Ready-to-use Swift code for SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit applications.

UIKit (Swift)

// UIKit (iOS, tvOS, watchOS)
let view = UIView()
view.backgroundColor = UIColor.placeholderText

// Label Tinting
let label = UILabel()
label.textColor = UIColor.placeholderText

// Bridging UIKit into SwiftUI
let swiftUIColor = Color(uiColor: .placeholderText)

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Contrast Audit

Contrast calculations of Placeholder Text against pure white and iOS OLED dark surfaces.

Light Mode (#3C3C434C)on White (#FFF)

Contrast Ratio:1.72:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Dark Mode (#3C3C434C)on Dark (#1C1C1E)

Contrast Ratio:1.13:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Recommended HIG Use Cases

Apple TV apps and top-shelf items
Focus engine and card states
10-foot living room experience

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Low-contrast text on distant television displays

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use UIColor.placeholderText in tvOS apps?

In tvOS UIKit applications, assign UIColor.placeholderText directly to views and focusable controls. In SwiftUI on tvOS, use Color(uiColor: .placeholderText).

What is the HEX code for tvOS Placeholder Text in light and dark mode?

In light appearance, Placeholder Text resolves to #3C3C434C. In dark appearance, it resolves to #3C3C434C.

How does tvOS color rendering differ for the 10-foot experience?

tvOS colors are calibrated for high-contrast living room television viewing, ensuring clarity across distant screens and HDR displays.

Does tvOS Placeholder Text adapt to system appearance changes?

Yes, Apple TV system colors automatically adjust to light or dark appearance settings in tvOS.