Color swatch image showing #45323D with RGB(69,50,61) values
Color swatch image showing #45323D with RGB(69,50,61) values

#45323D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #45323D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#45323D Color Information

#45323D RGB value is (69, 50, 61). The hex color red value is 69, green is 50, and blue is 61. Its HSL format shows a hue of 325°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 23 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 12 percent, 73 percent.

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#45323D Color Meaning

Color #45323D conveys grounded stability, practical calm, and muted strength. #45323D deep gray-brown evokes aged wood and natural stone. Psychologically, color #45323D promotes focus, measured thinking, and emotional steadiness. Designers often use #45323D for earthy, naturalistic, or rustic layouts. Symbolically, color #45323D represents resilience, durability, and balanced grounding. Cultural references tie #45323D to heritage, craftsmanship, and rural life. Spiritually, color #45323D embodies enduring presence and mindful rootedness.

Color Conversion

Convert #45323D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#45323D
RGB
rgb(69, 50, 61)
HSL
hsl(325°, 16%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 12%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(325°, 28%, 27%)
XYZ
4.4372 3.8833 4.9306
Yxy
3.8833 0.3349 0.2931
Hunter Lab
19.7061 0.1367 -0.0408
CIE-Lab
23.2819 10.7170 -3.5593

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue61 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#45323D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#45323D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #45323D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#45323D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #45323D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#45323D

protanopia

#3d3d3a

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #45323D;

Text Color

color: #45323D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #45323D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #45323D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #45323D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #45323D 0%, #2c2027 100%);

#45323D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #45323D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.