Mirage

#161D22

General Information about #161D22 (Mirage)

The hexadecimal color code #161D22, commonly referred to as Mirage, is a dark, desaturated shade of blue-gray. It is composed of 8.63% red, 11.37% green, and 13.33% blue. In the RGB color space, it has values of 22 for Red, 29 for Green and 34 for Blue. In the CMYK color space, its composition is 0.35 for Cyan, 0.15 for Magenta, 0 for Yellow and 0.87 for Black. This color is often associated with feelings of sophistication, neutrality, and understated elegance. Due to its low saturation and dark nature, it is frequently used as a background color to allow other elements to stand out, or as a neutral tone in various design applications. The color lies near black and therefore needs light colors as counter parts to ensure readability.

The hex color #161d22, also known as Mirage, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. With its dark hue, it's imperative to ensure sufficient contrast when used with text or other interactive elements. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using Mirage as a background color, lighter text colors such as white or very light grays are preferable to meet these standards. Conversely, if Mirage is used for text, a very light background color is necessary. Insufficient contrast can significantly impact readability, especially for users with visual impairments. Furthermore, developers should consider providing alternative styling options, such as high-contrast themes, to cater to individual user needs and preferences. This ensures a more inclusive and accessible user experience for all.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
22 29 34
RGB22 29 34
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
205 21.43% 10.98%
20521.4310.98HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
205 8.63% 86.67%
2058.6386.67HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#161D22
rgb22 29 34
hsl205 21.43% 10.98%
cmyk35.29% 14.71% 0% 86.67%
hwb205 8.63% 86.67%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.226 0.0142 239.4
oklab0.226 -0.01 -0.01
CMYK
35.29% 14.71% 0% 86.67%
35.2914.71086.67CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.226 0.0142 239.4
0.2260.0142239.4LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.226 -0.01 -0.01
0.226-0.01-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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