#323A21 color
The hex color #323A21 is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 22.7% green and 12.9% blue (50, 58, 33).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 27% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 5.3 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.91:1).
#323A21 color codes
| HEX | #323A21 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 58, 33) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 22.7%, 12.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 27%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 43%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 43%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.05, -8.5, 14.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.05, 16.77, 120.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.103, 3.814, 2.011) | |
| Decimal | 3291681 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #323A21, 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 #323A21 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #323A21 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | 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 #323A21 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d371fProtanopia
no red cones#3c3722Deuteranopia
no green cones#343834Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #323a21; }
.text { color: #323a21; }
.border { border: 2px solid #323a21; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 58 33 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #323a21, #263a21); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#424f3bHōjicha#172808Lindworm Green#17240bMidnight Pines#394c3bMountain View#4b5338Broccoli Green
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #323A21?
- #323A21 is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #323A21?
- The RGB value is 50, 58, 33: 50 red, 58 green and 33 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #323A21?
- The complementary color is #29213A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #323A21?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 and white text 11.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.