#324240 color
The hex color #324240 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 25.9% green and 25.1% blue (50, 66, 64).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 14% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.56:1).
#324240 color codes
| HEX | #324240 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 66, 64) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 25.9%, 25.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 14%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 24%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 3%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.58, -6.91, -0.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.58, 6.96, 187.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.189, 4.945, 5.583) | |
| Decimal | 3293760 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324240, 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 #324240 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324240 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | 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 #324240 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#404040Protanopia
no red cones#3d3e40Deuteranopia
no green cones#2d4341Tritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324240; }
.text { color: #324240; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324240; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 66 64 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324240, #323c42); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#2d454aLittle Mermaid#3c4f4eNight Watch#424c4aUrban Chic#293432Aztec#27454aMysterious Waters#224347Emerald Forest#414a4cDark Space
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #324240?
- #324240 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #324240?
- The RGB value is 50, 66, 64: 50 red, 66 green and 64 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324240?
- The complementary color is #423234, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324240?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 and white text 10.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.