Big Stone

#1C2B42

General Information

The hexadecimal color #1C2B42, often referred to as Big Stone, is a dark, muted shade of blue-gray. It belongs to a family of colors known for their understated elegance and versatility. Hexadecimal notation is a way of representing colors in computing, using a combination of six characters to define the intensities of red, green, and blue (RGB). In the case of #1C2B42, the '1C' represents the red component, '2B' signifies the green component, and '42' indicates the blue component. This particular combination results in a color that evokes feelings of stability, sophistication, and calmness. This color is very common in tech related fields, as well as industrial themes.

The color #1C2B42, also known as Big Stone, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it is crucial to select foreground text colors that provide sufficient contrast to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Light shades of yellow, white, or light green would generally offer better contrast against this dark background. Using contrast checking tools during the design process is highly advisable to verify compliance with accessibility standards. It's also beneficial to consider alternative color combinations or provide options for users to adjust the color scheme according to their preferences, further enhancing the overall accessibility of the design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
28 43 66
RGB28 43 66
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
216.32deg 40.43% 18.43%
216.3240.4318.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
216.32deg 10.98% 74.12%
216.3210.9874.12HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1C2B42
rgb28 43 66
hsl216.32deg 40.43% 18.43%
cmyk57.58% 34.85% 0% 74.12%
hwb216.32deg 10.98% 74.12%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.05
oklch0.2875 0.0472 258.72
oklab0.2875 -0.01 -0.05
CMYK
57.58% 34.85% 0% 74.12%
57.5834.85074.12CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.05
0.020.020.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2875 0.0472 258.72
0.28750.0472258.72LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2875 -0.01 -0.05
0.2875-0.01-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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