#324136 color
The hex color #324136 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 25.5% green and 21.2% blue (50, 65, 54).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 13% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.8:1).
#324136 color codes
| HEX | #324136 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 65, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 25.5%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 13%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 23%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 17%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.94, -8.73, 4.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.94, 9.93, 151.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.871, 4.725, 4.197) | |
| Decimal | 3293494 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324136, 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 #324136 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324136 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | 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 #324136 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#413e35Protanopia
no red cones#3e3d37Deuteranopia
no green cones#30413eTritanopia
no blue cones#3d3d3dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324136; }
.text { color: #324136; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324136; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 65 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324136, #32413d); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#394c3bMountain View#334d41Pine Needle#264334Everglade#444b43Ancient Pine#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf#2b322dTerminal Black
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #324136?
- #324136 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 #324136?
- The RGB value is 50, 65, 54: 50 red, 65 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324136?
- The complementary color is #41323D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324136?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 and white text 10.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.