#324344 color
The hex color #324344 is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 26.3% green and 26.7% blue (50, 67, 68).
Its hue angle is 183°, with 15% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Little Mermaid (#2D454A), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.39:1).
#324344 color codes
| HEX | #324344 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 67, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 26.3%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 15%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(183, 26%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 1%, 0%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.04, -6.47, -2.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.04, 7.07, 203.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.366, 5.11, 6.224) | |
| Decimal | 3294020 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324344, 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 #324344 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324344 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | 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 #324344 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#414144Protanopia
no red cones#3d3f44Deuteranopia
no green cones#2c4443Tritanopia
no blue cones#404040Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324344; }
.text { color: #324344; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324344; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 67 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324344, #323a44); }
Similar colors
#2d454aLittle Mermaid#27454aMysterious Waters#3c4f4eNight Watch#3d474bLights Out#424c4aUrban Chic#224347Emerald Forest#414a4cDark Space#293432Aztec
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #324344?
- #324344 is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Little Mermaid. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #324344?
- The RGB value is 50, 67, 68: 50 red, 67 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324344?
- The complementary color is #443332, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324344?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 and white text 10.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.