Gossamer

#009887

General Information about #009887

The hex color #009887, often referred to as Gossamer, is a vibrant shade of teal. It is composed of 0% red, 59.6% green, and 52.9% blue. In the RGB color model, it is represented as (0, 152, 135). This color conveys feelings of calmness, tranquility, and sophistication. It is often associated with nature, water, and balance. In color psychology, teal is known to promote clear thinking and communication. The hex code is a six-digit hexadecimal number, where each pair of digits represents the intensity of red, green, and blue, respectively. This particular shade of teal can be used in various applications, from digital design to fashion.

The hex color #009887, also known as Gossamer, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. With its relatively low luminance, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast when using it for text or interactive elements. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text. When using #009887 as a background color, lighter text colors should be chosen to meet these contrast requirements, such as white or light shades of gray. Testing contrast ratios with accessibility tools is highly recommended to guarantee readability for users with visual impairments. It's also important to consider colorblindness and provide alternative cues, such as text labels or icons, to convey information effectively.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 152 135
RGB0 152 135
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
173.29deg 100% 29.8%
173.2910029.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
173.29deg 0% 40.39%
173.29040.39HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#009887
rgb0 152 135
hsl173.29deg 100% 29.8%
cmyk100% 0% 11.18% 40.39%
hwb173.29deg 0% 40.39%
xyz-d650.16 0.24 0.27
oklch0.6095 0.1097 181.28
oklab0.6095 -0.11 0
CMYK
100% 0% 11.18% 40.39%
100011.1840.39CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.16 0.24 0.27
0.160.240.27XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.6095 0.1097 181.28
0.60950.1097181.28LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.6095 -0.11 0
0.6095-0.110LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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