#324E35 color
The hex color #324E35 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 30.6% green and 20.8% blue (50, 78, 53).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 22% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 69% 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 9.22:1).
#324E35 color codes
| HEX | #324E35 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 78, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 30.6%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 22%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 36%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 32%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.36, -16.54, 11.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.36, 20.17, 145.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.682, 6.384, 4.353) | |
| Decimal | 3296821 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324E35, 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 #324E35 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324E35 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.28:1 | 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 #324E35 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f4933Protanopia
no red cones#4a4636Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e4d47Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324e35; }
.text { color: #324e35; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324e35; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 78 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324e35, #324e43); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#36482fPalm Leaf#3b593aFicus#394c3bMountain View#264334Everglade#17462eZucchini#334d41Pine Needle#424f3bHōjicha
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #324E35?
- #324E35 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 #324E35?
- The RGB value is 50, 78, 53: 50 red, 78 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324E35?
- The complementary color is #4E324B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324E35?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 and white text 9.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.