#320F2D color
The hex color #320F2D is a very dark, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 5.9% green and 17.6% blue (50, 15, 45).
Its hue angle is 309°, with 54% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 10% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Nightly Voyager (#391531), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.91:1).
#320F2D color codes
| HEX | #320F2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 15, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 5.9%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(309, 54%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(309, 70%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 70%, 10%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(10.63, 22.34, -11.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(10.63, 25.25, 332.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.96, 1.209, 2.612) | |
| Decimal | 3280685 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #320F2D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #320F2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #320F2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #320F2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0e192eProtanopia
no red cones#191f2cDeuteranopia
no green cones#35111cTritanopia
no blue cones#1d1d1dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #320f2d; }
.text { color: #320f2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #320f2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 15 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #320f2d, #320f1c); }
Similar colors
#391531Nightly Voyager#2b0f2eDark Prom Queen#301934Dark Purple#220022Black Sabbath#3b193fCreatures of the Night#330022Vienna Roast#3f012cDark Sanctuary#43182fBlackberry
Questions
- What color is #320F2D?
- #320F2D is a very dark, moderate magenta, closest to the named color Nightly Voyager. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #320F2D?
- The RGB value is 50, 15, 45: 50 red, 15 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #320F2D?
- The complementary color is #0F3214, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #320F2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 and white text 16.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.