#322E63 color
The hex color #322E63 is a dark, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 18% green and 38.8% blue (50, 46, 99).
Its hue angle is 245°, with 37% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 54% magenta, 0% yellow and 61% black.
The closest named color is Galaxea (#2E305E), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.31:1).
#322E63 color codes
| HEX | #322E63 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 46, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 18%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(245, 37%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(245, 54%, 39%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 54%, 0%, 61%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.06, 17.41, -30.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.06, 35.47, 299.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.544, 3.533, 12.244) | |
| Decimal | 3288675 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #322E63, 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 #322E63 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #322E63 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | 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 #322E63 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#163665Protanopia
no red cones#143362Deuteranopia
no green cones#223943Tritanopia
no blue cones#353535Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #322e63; }
.text { color: #322e63; }
.border { border: 2px solid #322e63; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 46 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #322e63, #4c2e63); }
Similar colors
#2e305eGalaxea#2c2c57Deep Sea Base#322c56Purple Noir#2a2551Pāua#2e2364Indie Go#222255Spacescape#432e6fHer Highness#332266Dark Dreams
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Blue.
Questions
- What color is #322E63?
- #322E63 is a dark, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Galaxea. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #322E63?
- The RGB value is 50, 46, 99: 50 red, 46 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #322E63?
- The complementary color is #5F632E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #322E63?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 and white text 12.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.