#324D3A color
The hex color #324D3A is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 30.2% green and 22.7% blue (50, 77, 58).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 21% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Highlander (#3A533D), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.3:1).
#324D3A color codes
| HEX | #324D3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 77, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 30.2%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 21%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 35%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 25%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.14, -14.91, 8.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.14, 16.96, 151.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.733, 6.291, 4.967) | |
| Decimal | 3296570 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324D3A, 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 #324D3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324D3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | 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 #324D3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d4939Protanopia
no red cones#49463bDeuteranopia
no green cones#2e4c48Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324d3a; }
.text { color: #324d3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324d3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 77 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324d3a, #324d48); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#394c3bMountain View#334d41Pine Needle#264334Everglade#36482fPalm Leaf#3e594cPlantation#424f3bHōjicha#3b593aFicus
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #324D3A?
- #324D3A is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Highlander. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #324D3A?
- The RGB value is 50, 77, 58: 50 red, 77 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324D3A?
- The complementary color is #4D3245, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324D3A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 and white text 9.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.