Steel Gray

#1E2432

General Information about Steel Gray (#1E2432)

The hexadecimal color code #1E2432, also known as Steel Gray, is composed of 11.8% red, 14.1% green, and 20% blue. In the RGB color model, this equates to 30 red, 36 green, and 50 blue. Represented in the HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) model, its hue is 222 degrees, saturation is 25%, and lightness is 16%. Steel Gray is a dark, muted shade, often associated with sophistication, neutrality, and stability. Its relatively low saturation makes it a versatile color for various applications, from digital design to interior decor. This color's cool undertones lend it a modern and calming feel, making it a popular choice for backgrounds and accents.

The color #1E2432, a deep steel gray, presents several accessibility considerations for web design. With its relatively low luminance, it is essential to ensure sufficient contrast against both background and foreground 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. Using this color for text requires light backgrounds to meet accessibility standards, ensuring readability for users with visual impairments. When used for graphical elements or UI components, consider providing alternative visual cues like borders or icons to enhance distinguishability, especially for colorblind users. Testing the color combination with accessibility tools is crucial to validate its usability across different user groups. Moreover, avoid relying solely on color to convey information; supplement it with text labels or patterns for enhanced accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
30 36 50
RGB30 36 50
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
222deg 25% 15.69%
2222515.69HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
222deg 11.76% 80.39%
22211.7680.39HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1E2432
rgb30 36 50
hsl222deg 25% 15.69%
cmyk40% 28% 0% 80.39%
hwb222deg 11.76% 80.39%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.03
oklch0.261 0.0279 266.51
oklab0.261 0 -0.03
CMYK
40% 28% 0% 80.39%
4028080.39CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.03
0.020.020.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.261 0.0279 266.51
0.2610.0279266.51LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.261 0 -0.03
0.2610-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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