Big Stone

#192838

General Information about #192838

#192838, also known as Big Stone, is a dark, muted shade of blue-gray. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 9.8% red, 15.7% green, and 21.9% blue. Its CMYK values are 0.55, 0.28, 0.00, 0.78, indicating a high proportion of black. This color is often associated with qualities such as sophistication, stability, and calmness. Its relatively low saturation makes it a versatile choice for backgrounds and accents in various design contexts. The hexadecimal representation, #192838, allows for precise color specification in digital applications. Understanding its composition and characteristics is essential for designers and developers aiming to create visually appealing and harmonious color schemes. Its subtle nature means it can be paired with both vibrant and muted colors, depending on the desired effect.

The color #192838, a dark, desaturated blue-gray, presents several accessibility considerations for web development. Its low luminance value means it requires careful pairing with text and background colors to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, using #192838 as a background necessitates light-colored text such as white or very pale yellow to meet these standards. When used for text, a much lighter background is crucial for readability. It's advisable to use contrast checking tools to verify compliance. Additionally, avoid using this color to convey essential information without providing alternative cues, such as icons or text labels, as users with low vision may struggle to differentiate it from similar dark shades. Consider users with color vision deficiencies; test color combinations to ensure information isn't lost for those with protanopia, deuteranopia, or tritanopia.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
25 40 56
RGB25 40 56
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
210.97deg 38.27% 15.88%
210.9738.2715.88HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
210.97deg 9.8% 78.04%
210.979.878.04HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#192838
rgb25 40 56
hsl210.97deg 38.27% 15.88%
cmyk55.36% 28.57% 0% 78.04%
hwb210.97deg 9.8% 78.04%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.04
oklch0.2714 0.0363 250.84
oklab0.2714 -0.01 -0.03
CMYK
55.36% 28.57% 0% 78.04%
55.3628.57078.04CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.04
0.020.020.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2714 0.0363 250.84
0.27140.0363250.84LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2714 -0.01 -0.03
0.2714-0.01-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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