Steel Gray

#201E39

General Information about #201E39

The hex color #201E39, also known as Steel Gray, is a dark and muted shade that evokes feelings of sophistication, stability, and neutrality. It belongs to the family of gray colors but carries a subtle hint of blue, which gives it a cool and refined undertone. In the RGB color model, #201E39 is composed of 12.55% red, 11.76% green, and 22.35% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 44% cyan, 47% magenta, 0% yellow, and 78% black. This color is often associated with professionalism, modernity, and understated elegance. It is frequently used in designs where a sense of calmness and reliability is desired.

The hex color #201E39, a dark shade of steel gray, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning contrast. When used as a background color, it necessitates light-colored text to ensure readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text, as per WCAG guidelines. Tools like contrast checkers can verify adherence to these standards. It's crucial to avoid pairing this color with other dark shades, as it can render content illegible. Furthermore, consider users with visual impairments who may struggle to distinguish subtle color differences. Providing alternative visual cues, such as underlines or icons, can enhance accessibility. The color should also be tested with assistive technologies to ensure compatibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
32 30 57
RGB32 30 57
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
244.44deg 31.03% 17.06%
244.4431.0317.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
244.44deg 11.76% 77.65%
244.4411.7677.65HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#201E39
rgb32 30 57
hsl244.44deg 31.03% 17.06%
cmyk43.86% 47.37% 0% 77.65%
hwb244.44deg 11.76% 77.65%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.04
oklch0.2518 0.0503 285.57
oklab0.2518 0.01 -0.05
CMYK
43.86% 47.37% 0% 77.65%
43.8647.37077.65CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.04
0.020.020.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2518 0.0503 285.57
0.25180.0503285.57LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2518 0.01 -0.05
0.25180.01-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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