#324630 color
The hex color #324630 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 27.5% green and 18.8% blue (50, 70, 48).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 19% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.22:1).
#324630 color codes
| HEX | #324630 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 70, 48) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 27.5%, 18.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 19%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 31%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 31%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.5, -13, 10.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.5, 16.9, 140.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.039, 5.272, 3.6) | |
| Decimal | 3294768 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324630, 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 #324630 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324630 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | 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 #324630 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#47422fProtanopia
no red cones#444031Deuteranopia
no green cones#304540Tritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324630; }
.text { color: #324630; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324630; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 70 48 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324630, #304639); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#394c3bMountain View#264334Everglade#3a533dHighlander#424f3bHōjicha#2f441fForestry#334d41Pine Needle#21421eMyrtle
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #324630?
- #324630 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 #324630?
- The RGB value is 50, 70, 48: 50 red, 70 green and 48 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324630?
- The complementary color is #443046, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324630?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 and white text 10.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.