#324C4C Hex Color
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#324c4c is a dark, muted cyan with a gray-green cast and matte finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting brand tone, then add warm ivory or dusty coral for contrast. White text reads clearly at about 9.2:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #324c4c.
Questions about #324c4c
What is #324c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #324c4c is rgb(50, 76, 76), in HSL hsl(180, 21%, 25%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #324c4c?
#324c4c pairs well with warm ivory for clean contrast, while dusty coral, terracotta, or muted gold add warmth without overpowering its low-saturation character and help prevent dark layouts from feeling flat or overly severe.
Where does #324c4c work best in a design?
#324c4c works best as a dominant dark-mode background, a supporting brand tone, or a large UI panel where its subdued cyan character has room to read clearly without competing with brighter interface accents.
Is #324c4c readable on white or black?
#324c4c has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.