Mirage

#152228

General Information about #152228

The hex color #152228, often referred to as "Mirage," is a dark, muted shade that evokes feelings of depth, sophistication, and tranquility. It belongs to the family of dark blues and grays, offering a subtle, almost neutral appearance that can be easily integrated into various design contexts. This color is composed of 8.24% red, 13.33% green, and 15.69% blue. Its subdued nature makes it a versatile choice for backgrounds, text, and other design elements, providing a sense of understated elegance. In color psychology, dark shades like Mirage are often associated with stability, intelligence, and professionalism, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and high-end designs. The RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values are R:21, G:34, B:40, while its CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) values are C:48, M:15, Y:0, K:84.

The hex color #152228, also known as Mirage, presents some accessibility challenges due to its dark nature. When used as a background color, it is crucial to ensure that the foreground text has sufficient contrast to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Using lighter shades of gray, white, or complementary colors like a light beige or a muted gold for text can significantly improve readability. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance. Additionally, consider providing alternative color schemes for users with visual impairments, offering options for high contrast or inverted colors to ensure a more inclusive user experience. Avoid pairing this color with other dark shades, as this will exacerbate accessibility issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
21 34 40
RGB21 34 40
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
198.95deg 31.15% 11.96%
198.9531.1511.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
198.95deg 8.24% 84.31%
198.958.2484.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#152228
rgb21 34 40
hsl198.95deg 31.15% 11.96%
cmyk47.5% 15% 0% 84.31%
hwb198.95deg 8.24% 84.31%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.2428 0.0214 228.42
oklab0.2428 -0.01 -0.02
CMYK
47.5% 15% 0% 84.31%
47.515084.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2428 0.0214 228.42
0.24280.0214228.42LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2428 -0.01 -0.02
0.2428-0.01-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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