tvOS Secondary Label

UIColor.secondaryLabel

tvOS Typography & Content Label

Adaptive System Token•tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Complete technical specification and developer reference for Secondary Label in Apple's tvOS design system. In light appearance, it resolves to HEX #3C3C4399; in dark appearance, it dynamically adapts to HEX #3C3C4399. Features wide-gamut Display P3 values, UIKit bridge (UIColor.secondaryLabel), AppKit bridge (NSColor.secondaryLabel), WCAG contrast audit, and Xcode drop-in initializers.

Light Mode#3C3C4399

Dark Mode#3C3C4399

Secondary Label Color Preview

tvOS secondary label color from the trusted Xcode export.

ColorUIColor.secondaryLabel

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Dynamic Asset

tvOS Typography & Content Label

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: 0.60)

Color(hue:sat:bri:)HSBColor(hue: 0.667, saturation: 0.104, brightness: 0.263, opacity: 0.60)

Color(.displayP3)Wide GamutColor(.displayP3, red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.259, opacity: 0.60)

Color(.sRGB)Color(.sRGB, red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, opacity: 0.60)

Color(hex:)ExtensionColor(hex: "#3C3C4399")

#colorLiteralXcode#colorLiteral(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, alpha: 0.60)

Color(uiColor:)iOSColor(uiColor: UIColor(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, alpha: 0.60))

Active HEX: #3C3C4399P3 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	#3C3C4399	#3C3C4399	Color(hex: "#3C3C4399")
sRGB (0–255)	rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.6)	rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.6)	(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%, 0.6)	hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.6)	Color(hue:sat:bri:)
Platform Bridge	UIKit: `UIColor.secondaryLabel`	AppKit: `NSColor.secondaryLabel`	Color(uiColor:) / Color(nsColor:)

Light Appearance

Light Theme

HEX Code

#3C3C4399

RGB (0–255)

rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.6)

HSL

hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.6)

Normalized Swift Literal:

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

Dark Appearance

Dark Theme

HEX Code

#3C3C4399

RGB (0–255)

rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.6)

HSL

hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.6)

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/Secondary Label.colorset/

Includes Light + Dark Modes

Contents.json

{
  "colors": [
    {
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.235",
          "green": "0.235",
          "blue": "0.263",
          "alpha": "0.600"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    },
    {
      "appearances": [
        {
          "appearance": "luminosity",
          "value": "dark"
        }
      ],
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.235",
          "green": "0.235",
          "blue": "0.263",
          "alpha": "0.600"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    }
  ],
  "info": {
    "author": "xcode",
    "version": 1
  }
}

Live UI Component Sandbox

Preview Color.secondary label 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 Secondary Label accents.

Dynamic Headline in Secondary Label

.foregroundStyle(UIColor.secondaryLabel)

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.secondaryLabel

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

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

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Contrast Audit

Contrast calculations of Secondary Label against pure white and iOS OLED dark surfaces.

Light Mode (#3C3C4399)on White (#FFF)

Contrast Ratio:3.44:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Dark Mode (#3C3C4399)on Dark (#1C1C1E)

Contrast Ratio:1.28:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Recommended HIG Use Cases

On-screen movie titles and metadata
List captions and focus item labels
Poster card text descriptions

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Full card background fills

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use UIColor.secondaryLabel in tvOS apps?

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

What is the HEX code for tvOS Secondary Label in light and dark mode?

In light appearance, Secondary Label resolves to #3C3C4399. In dark appearance, it resolves to #3C3C4399.

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 Secondary Label adapt to system appearance changes?

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