Evening Sea

#084F4C

General Information about #084F4C

The hex color code #084F4C, also known as Evening Sea, is a dark shade of teal, combining green and blue hues with a relatively low lightness value. It evokes a sense of calm, sophistication, and tranquility. In the RGB color model, #084F4C consists of 0.03 red, 0.31 green, and 0.29 blue. In the CMYK color model, it's composed of 94% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, and 69% black. This color is often associated with stability, reliability, and growth, making it suitable for brands aiming to convey these values. Its hex triplet is 084F4C, which is a hexadecimal representation of the color's intensity levels. The color is mostly used in design and art.

The hex color #084F4C, also known as Evening Sea, presents some accessibility challenges. Its low lightness value makes it difficult to read when used as text on a white background. 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 compliance. This color likely falls short of these ratios when paired with light backgrounds. To improve accessibility, consider using #084F4C with lighter shades of green or yellow to ensure sufficient contrast. Also, when using it for graphical elements, ensure that important information isn't solely conveyed through color. Providing alternative cues, such as labels or patterns, can benefit users with visual impairments. A thorough check with accessibility evaluation tools is recommended to validate the color's compliance with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 79 76
RGB8 79 76
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
177.46deg 81.61% 17.06%
177.4681.6117.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
177.46deg 3.14% 69.02%
177.463.1469.02HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#084F4C
rgb8 79 76
hsl177.46deg 81.61% 17.06%
cmyk89.87% 0% 3.8% 69.02%
hwb177.46deg 3.14% 69.02%
xyz-d650.04 0.06 0.08
oklch0.3874 0.0639 190.32
oklab0.3874 -0.06 -0.01
CMYK
89.87% 0% 3.8% 69.02%
89.8703.869.02CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.06 0.08
0.040.060.08XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3874 0.0639 190.32
0.38740.0639190.32LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3874 -0.06 -0.01
0.3874-0.06-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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