Shark

#1C2928

General Information about #1C2928

The hex color #1C2928, also referred to as 'Shark,' is a dark, muted shade that resides within the realm of grays and blacks. It possesses a subtle depth, lending it an air of sophistication and understated elegance. Its composition consists of 11% red, 16.1% green, and 15.7% blue. This combination results in a color that leans towards neutrality, making it a versatile choice for a variety of applications. In color theory, #1C2928 evokes feelings of stability, reliability, and calm. Its subdued nature allows it to function effectively as a background or accent color, without overpowering other elements in a design. Because of the higher value of green, the color can also convey growth and harmony.

The hex color #1C2928, also known as Shark, presents specific accessibility considerations. Its low luminance value results in a relatively low contrast ratio when paired with lighter colors. For text elements, this can pose readability challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Adhering to WCAG guidelines is crucial; a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text against a background. When using #1C2928 for interactive elements like buttons, ensure sufficient visual cues beyond color alone are present, such as borders or text labels, to provide meaningful differentiation and support usability for all users, including those with color vision deficiencies. Thorough testing with accessibility evaluation tools and real users is highly encouraged to validate the design's effectiveness.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
28 41 40
RGB28 41 40
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
175.38 18.84% 13.53%
175.3818.8413.53HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
175.38 10.98% 83.92%
175.3810.9883.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1C2928
rgb28 41 40
hsl175.38 18.84% 13.53%
cmyk31.71% 0% 2.44% 83.92%
hwb175.38 10.98% 83.92%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2686 0.0179 190.33
oklab0.2686 -0.02 0
CMYK
31.71% 0% 2.44% 83.92%
31.7102.4483.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2686 0.0179 190.33
0.26860.0179190.33LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2686 -0.02 0
0.2686-0.020LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

Buttons