#323A2D color
The hex color #323A2D is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 22.7% green and 17.6% blue (50, 58, 45).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 13% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 4.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.81:1).
#323A2D color codes
| HEX | #323A2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 58, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 22.7%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 13%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 22%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 22%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.32, -6.32, 6.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.32, 9.42, 132.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.302, 3.894, 3.06) | |
| Decimal | 3291693 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #323A2D, 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 #323A2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #323A2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | 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 #323A2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3b382cProtanopia
no red cones#3a372eDeuteranopia
no green cones#323936Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #323a2d; }
.text { color: #323a2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #323a2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 58 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #323a2d, #2d3a2f); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#2b322dTerminal Black#2b2e26Marshland#353935Onyx#3b3c36Black Olive#293432Aztec#444b43Ancient Pine#46473eHeavy Metal
Questions
- What color is #323A2D?
- #323A2D is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #323A2D?
- The RGB value is 50, 58, 45: 50 red, 58 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #323A2D?
- The complementary color is #352D3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #323A2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and white text 11.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.