Evening Sea

#094E48

General Information about #094E48

The hex color #094E48, often referred to as "Evening Sea," is a dark, muted shade of green-cyan. It belongs to the larger family of teal-like colors, leaning towards the greener end of the spectrum. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 3.53% red, 30.59% green, and 28.24% blue. In the CMYK color model, used primarily for printing, it consists of 88% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 69% black. This indicates that it requires a significant amount of cyan pigment to achieve its distinctive hue. The color evokes a sense of calm, depth, and tranquility, reminiscent of a peaceful evening by the sea. It can be effectively used to create a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere in various design applications. The color's dark value makes it suitable for backgrounds or elements where emphasis is not desired, allowing other brighter colors to stand out.

The color #094E48, also known as Evening Sea, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning text and interactive elements. Its low lightness value of approximately 17% means that it's a very dark color. When used as a background, it requires very light text (ideally white or a near-white color) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. It is essential to evaluate the contrast ratio between #094E48 and any foreground colors used in conjunction. Tools like contrast checkers can quickly determine if the combination meets accessibility standards. Avoid using this color for small, crucial interactive elements like buttons or links without careful consideration of contrast. Users with low vision may struggle to distinguish these elements, leading to a poor user experience. Furthermore, consider providing alternative color schemes to accommodate users with different visual preferences or needs.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
9 78 72
RGB9 78 72
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
174.78deg 79.31% 17.06%
174.7879.3117.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
174.78deg 3.53% 69.41%
174.783.5369.41HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#094E48
rgb9 78 72
hsl174.78deg 79.31% 17.06%
cmyk88.46% 0% 7.69% 69.41%
hwb174.78deg 3.53% 69.41%
xyz-d650.04 0.06 0.07
oklch0.3831 0.0638 185.72
oklab0.3831 -0.06 -0.01
CMYK
88.46% 0% 7.69% 69.41%
88.4607.6969.41CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.06 0.07
0.040.060.07XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3831 0.0638 185.72
0.38310.0638185.72LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3831 -0.06 -0.01
0.3831-0.06-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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