#324540 color
The hex color #324540 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 27.1% green and 25.1% blue (50, 69, 64).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 16% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.19:1).
#324540 color codes
| HEX | #324540 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 69, 64) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 27.1%, 25.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 16%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 28%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 7%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.58, -8.76, 0.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.58, 8.78, 176.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.369, 5.304, 5.643) | |
| Decimal | 3294528 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324540, 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 #324540 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324540 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | 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 #324540 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#444340Protanopia
no red cones#404040Deuteranopia
no green cones#2d4643Tritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324540; }
.text { color: #324540; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324540; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 69 64 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324540, #324145); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#3c4f4eNight Watch#334d41Pine Needle#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#424c4aUrban Chic#2d454aLittle Mermaid#224347Emerald Forest#27454aMysterious Waters
Questions
- What color is #324540?
- #324540 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 #324540?
- The RGB value is 50, 69, 64: 50 red, 69 green and 64 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324540?
- The complementary color is #453237, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324540?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 and white text 10.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.