tvOS Separator

UIColor.separator
tvOS Visual Boundary
Adaptive System Token•tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Complete technical specification and developer reference for Separator in Apple's tvOS design system. In light appearance, it resolves to HEX #3C3C434A; in dark appearance, it dynamically adapts to HEX #3C3C434A. Features wide-gamut Display P3 values, UIKit bridge (UIColor.separator), AppKit bridge (NSColor.separator), WCAG contrast audit, and Xcode drop-in initializers.

Light Mode#3C3C434A
Dark Mode#3C3C434A
Separator Color Preview

tvOS separator color from the trusted Xcode export.

ColorUIColor.separator
Copy:
Dynamic Asset
tvOS Visual Boundary
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: 0.29)
Color(hue:sat:bri:)HSBColor(hue: 0.667, saturation: 0.104, brightness: 0.263, opacity: 0.29)
Color(.displayP3)Wide GamutColor(.displayP3, red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.259, opacity: 0.29)
Color(.sRGB)Color(.sRGB, red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, opacity: 0.29)
Color(hex:)ExtensionColor(hex: "#3C3C434A")
#colorLiteralXcode#colorLiteral(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, alpha: 0.29)
Color(uiColor:)iOSColor(uiColor: UIColor(red: 0.235, green: 0.235, blue: 0.263, alpha: 0.29))
Active HEX: #3C3C434AP3 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 / SpaceLight AppearanceDark AppearanceSwift Code Literal
HEX Code#3C3C434A#3C3C434AColor(hex: "#3C3C434A")
sRGB (0–255)rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.29)rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.29)(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 / HSBhsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.29)hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.29)Color(hue:sat:bri:)
Platform BridgeUIKit: UIColor.separatorAppKit: NSColor.separatorColor(uiColor:) / Color(nsColor:)

Light Appearance

Light Theme
HEX Code
#3C3C434A
RGB (0–255)
rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.29)
HSL
hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.29)
Normalized Swift Literal:
(r: 0.235, g: 0.235, b: 0.263)

Dark Appearance

Dark Theme
HEX Code
#3C3C434A
RGB (0–255)
rgba(60, 60, 67, 0.29)
HSL
hsla(240, 6%, 25%, 0.29)
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/Separator.colorset/
Includes Light + Dark Modes
Contents.json
{
  "colors": [
    {
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.235",
          "green": "0.235",
          "blue": "0.263",
          "alpha": "0.290"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    },
    {
      "appearances": [
        {
          "appearance": "luminosity",
          "value": "dark"
        }
      ],
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.235",
          "green": "0.235",
          "blue": "0.263",
          "alpha": "0.290"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    }
  ],
  "info": {
    "author": "xcode",
    "version": 1
  }
}

Live UI Component Sandbox

Preview Color.separator 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 Separator accents.

Dynamic Headline in Separator

.foregroundStyle(UIColor.separator)

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.separator

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

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

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Contrast Audit

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

Light Mode (#3C3C434A)on White (#FFF)
Contrast Ratio:1.71:1
Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail
Dark Mode (#3C3C434A)on Dark (#1C1C1E)
Contrast Ratio:1.11:1
Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Recommended HIG Use Cases

  • Shelf row dividers and grid boundaries
  • Sidebar separation lines

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

  • Essential icons or readable text

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use UIColor.separator in tvOS apps?

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

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

In light appearance, Separator resolves to #3C3C434A. In dark appearance, it resolves to #3C3C434A.

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 Separator adapt to system appearance changes?

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