Steel Gray

#1F1E33

General Information about #1F1E33

The hex color code #1F1E33 represents a dark shade of gray, often described as 'Steel Gray'. It's composed of 12.2% red, 11.8% green, and 20% blue. In the RGB color space, it's closer to blue than red or green, giving it a slightly cool tone. This color is commonly used in graphic design, web development, and interior design to create a sophisticated and understated aesthetic. Colors similar to #1F1E33 can evoke feelings of calmness, neutrality, and stability. The hexadecimal system is a base-16 numbering system, commonly used in computing to represent colors. Each pair of characters in the hex code represents the intensity of red, green, and blue light that makes up the color. This color is more muted and subdued, contrasting vivid or bright tones.

The hex color #1F1E33, a dark shade of steel gray, presents certain accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it's crucial to pair it with text or foreground elements that are significantly lighter to ensure readability. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is essential for users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, it's advisable to test the color combination with accessibility tools to verify compliance. Conversely, when used as a text color, consider a lighter background to achieve the necessary contrast. Failure to address contrast issues can exclude users and diminish the overall usability of a website or application. Thoughtful selection of complementary colors or shades is important for creating an inclusive design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
31 30 51
RGB31 30 51
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
242.86deg 25.93% 15.88%
242.8625.9315.88HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
242.86deg 11.76% 80%
242.8611.7680HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1F1E33
rgb31 30 51
hsl242.86deg 25.93% 15.88%
cmyk39.22% 41.18% 0% 80%
hwb242.86deg 11.76% 80%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.03
oklch0.2469 0.0395 285.29
oklab0.2469 0.01 -0.04
CMYK
39.22% 41.18% 0% 80%
39.2241.18080CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.03
0.020.010.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2469 0.0395 285.29
0.24690.0395285.29LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2469 0.01 -0.04
0.24690.01-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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