#323B56 Hex Code
Color Name: Charcoal
What is hex #323B56 Color?
The color name of hex code #323B56 is Charcoal. The RGB values are (50, 59, 86) which means it is composed of
26% red, 30% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:42 M:31 Y:0 K:66. In the HSV/HSB scale, #323B56 has a hue of 225°, 42% saturation and a brightness value of 34%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #323B56 Color Codes
| Color Name | Charcoal |
| RGB Values | (50, 59, 86) |
| CMYK Values | (42%, 31%, 0%, 66%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (225°, 42%, 34%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #CDC4A9 [Dark Vanilla] |
| Closest Pantone® | 432 C |
| Closest RAL | 5003 [Sapphire blue] |
| Complementary Color | #564D32 [Olive Drab Camouflage] |
| #323B56 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #414141 |
| Desaturated | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3B3B3B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3B3B3B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #808080 |
Hex #323B56 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #323B56 is #564D32 which is called Olive Drab Camouflage. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #323B56 color is offered by #564D32. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #323B56 are #3B3256 and #324D56, called Jacarta and Dark Slate Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #323B56 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #323B56 are #563B32 (Royal Brown) and #4D5632 (Soldier Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#323B56 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #56323B (Dark Puce) and #3B5632 (Deep Moss Green) along with #323B56, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #323B56 has #56323B (Dark Puce), #564D32 (Olive Drab Camouflage) and #32564D (Dark Slate Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #323B56 contains #56324D (Japanese Violet), #564D32 (Olive Drab Camouflage) and #32563B (Deep Moss Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #323B56 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #323B56 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 323B56 Color
Tints
5B6278- 707689
- 84899A
- 999DAB
- ADB1BB
- C2C4CC
- D6D8DD
- EBEBEE
Tones
- 42495E
- 495063
- 515767
- 595E6B
- 61646F
- 696B73
- 707278
- 78797C
Shades
- 282F45
- 23293C
- 1E2334
- 191E2B
- 141822
- 0F121A
- 0A0C11
- 050609
#323B56 Color Patterns
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#323B56 Gingham Checks
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#323B56 Polka Dots Pattern
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#323B56 Honeycomb Pattern
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#323B56 Leaves Pattern
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#323B56 Houndstooth Pattern
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#323B56 Trellis Pattern
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#323B56 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
