#323C25 color
The hex color #323C25 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 23.5% green and 14.5% blue (50, 60, 37).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 24% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 4.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.61:1).
#323C25 color codes
| HEX | #323C25 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 60, 37) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 23.5%, 14.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 24%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 38%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 38%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.81, -9.07, 12.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.81, 15.77, 125.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.265, 4.043, 2.358) | |
| Decimal | 3292197 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #323C25, 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 #323C25 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #323C25 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | 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 #323C25 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3923Protanopia
no red cones#3d3826Deuteranopia
no green cones#333a36Tritanopia
no blue cones#393939Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #323c25; }
.text { color: #323c25; }
.border { border: 2px solid #323c25; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 60 37 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #323c25, #273c25); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#223311Darkest Forest#2f441fForestry#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#264334Everglade#3c463eDeep Forest#21421eMyrtle
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #323C25?
- #323C25 is a very dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #323C25?
- The RGB value is 50, 60, 37: 50 red, 60 green and 37 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #323C25?
- The complementary color is #2F253C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #323C25?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 and white text 11.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.