#323E28 color
The hex color #323E28 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 24.3% green and 15.7% blue (50, 62, 40).
Its hue angle is 93°, with 22% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.32:1).
#323E28 color codes
| HEX | #323E28 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 62, 40) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 24.3%, 15.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(93, 22%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(93, 35%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 35%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.57, -9.77, 11.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.57, 15.44, 129.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.421, 4.277, 2.652) | |
| Decimal | 3292712 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #323E28, 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 #323E28 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #323E28 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | 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 #323E28 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#403b27Protanopia
no red cones#3e3a29Deuteranopia
no green cones#333c38Tritanopia
no blue cones#3a3a3aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #323e28; }
.text { color: #323e28; }
.border { border: 2px solid #323e28; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 62 40 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #323e28, #283e29); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#394c3bMountain View#2f441fForestry#424f3bHōjicha#223311Darkest Forest#264334Everglade#3c463eDeep Forest#21421eMyrtle
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #323E28?
- #323E28 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #323E28?
- The RGB value is 50, 62, 40: 50 red, 62 green and 40 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #323E28?
- The complementary color is #34283E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #323E28?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 and white text 11.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.