#324E49 color
The hex color #324E49 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 30.6% green and 28.6% blue (50, 78, 73).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 22% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Hunter (#33534B), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.05:1).
#324E49 color codes
| HEX | #324E49 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 78, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 30.6%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 22%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 36%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 6%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.9, -11.82, -0.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.9, 11.82, 181.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.242, 6.608, 7.301) | |
| Decimal | 3296841 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #324E49, 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 #324E49 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #324E49 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | 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 #324E49 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c4b49Protanopia
no red cones#464749Deuteranopia
no green cones#294f4cTritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #324e49; }
.text { color: #324e49; }
.border { border: 2px solid #324e49; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 78 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #324e49, #32454e); }
Similar colors
#33534bHunter#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#334d41Pine Needle#3c4f4eNight Watch#315955Enchanting Ivy#3a5b52Iridescent#3e594cPlantation#2e5c58Lacrosse
Questions
- What color is #324E49?
- #324E49 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Hunter. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #324E49?
- The RGB value is 50, 78, 73: 50 red, 78 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #324E49?
- The complementary color is #4E3237, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #324E49?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 and white text 9.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.