Information about #322E42 color

#322E42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#322E42 falls into the Blue Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(50, 46, 66) — 19.6% red, 18% green, 25.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 6 / 8 / 0 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#322E42 is a gently muted blue that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Crater Smoke (#2F2E3A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Rock (#2C2D3C) and Valhalla (#2A2B41).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(50, 46, 66)), which gives #322E42 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#322E42 color variations

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#322E42 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #322E42

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Catch color link
Catch

#34343C

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Woody Bay color link
Woody Bay

#33343A

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

#322E42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#322E42
  • RGB50, 46, 66
  • CMYK6, 8, 0, 74
  • CSSrgb(50, 46, 66)
  • HSL252°, 18%, 22%
  • HSL Precise252°, 17.857%, 21.961%
  • HSV252°, 30%, 26%
  • HSB252°, 30%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.196, 0.180, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.196, 0.180, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.196, 0.180, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID322E42
  • DECIMAL ID3288642
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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