Tarawera

#08374F

General Information about #08374F (Tarawera)

The hex color #08374F, also known as Tarawera, is a dark, desaturated blue-green color. It belongs to the cyan hue family. The color is named after Mount Tarawera, a volcano located in New Zealand, which reflects the color's deep and natural feel. In the RGB color model, #08374F is composed of 3.14% red, 21.57% green, and 30.98% blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 90% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69% black. This color is often associated with sophistication, depth, and tranquility. It can be used in various design applications to evoke a sense of calmness and professionalism. The color's low saturation and dark value make it a subtle choice for backgrounds or accents, especially when paired with brighter colors for contrast.

The hex color #08374F, also known as Tarawera, presents some accessibility challenges primarily due to its dark nature. When used as a background color, it requires light-colored text to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA standards. For AAA compliance, these ratios increase to 7:1 and 4.5:1 respectively. Testing the contrast ratio with online tools is crucial to confirm compliance. Avoid pairing this color with other dark shades, as this will make content difficult to read for users, especially those with visual impairments. When used for interactive elements like buttons, ensure that hover and focus states provide clear visual cues to aid navigation for keyboard users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 55 79
RGB8 55 79
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
200.28deg 81.61% 17.06%
200.2881.6117.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
200.28deg 3.14% 69.02%
200.283.1469.02HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#08374F
rgb8 55 79
hsl200.28deg 81.61% 17.06%
cmyk89.87% 30.38% 0% 69.02%
hwb200.28deg 3.14% 69.02%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.08
oklch0.3198 0.0639 236.96
oklab0.3198 -0.03 -0.05
CMYK
89.87% 30.38% 0% 69.02%
89.8730.38069.02CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.08
0.030.030.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3198 0.0639 236.96
0.31980.0639236.96LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3198 -0.03 -0.05
0.3198-0.03-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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