#325453 color
The hex color #325453 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 19.6% red, 32.9% green and 32.5% blue (50, 84, 83).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 25% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.3:1).
#325453 color codes
| HEX | #325453 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 84, 83) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(19.6%, 32.9%, 32.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 25%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 40%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 1%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.23, -12.59, -3.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.23, 13.02, 194.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.046, 7.643, 9.339) | |
| Decimal | 3298387 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #325453, 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 #325453 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #325453 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | 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 #325453 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#505153Protanopia
no red cones#4a4c53Deuteranopia
no green cones#245654Tritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #325453; }
.text { color: #325453; }
.border { border: 2px solid #325453; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(50 84 83 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #325453, #324454); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #325453?
- #325453 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Dark Slate Gray. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #325453?
- The RGB value is 50, 84, 83: 50 red, 84 green and 83 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #325453?
- The complementary color is #543233, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #325453?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 and white text 8.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.