Zeus

#211B20

General Information About #211B20

The hexadecimal color code #211B20 represents a very dark shade of gray, often referred to as 'Zeus'. It is composed of 13% red, 10.6% green, and 12.5% blue. In the RGB color model, this color is described as (33, 27, 32). It falls within the range of near-black colors and is commonly used where a subtle, dark tone is desired without the harshness of pure black. Colors like these can have a huge impact on the mood that is reflected to the viewer. These colours are typically percieved as muted and professional.

The color #211B20, a very dark shade of gray, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as text, it requires a very light background to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is needed for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This color may be more suitable for decorative elements or backgrounds where readability is not a primary concern. Designers should carefully consider color pairings and use contrast checking tools to ensure sufficient contrast. If used as a background, it is crucial to use white or very light-colored text and graphic elements, and users with low vision might still struggle with it. Therefore, in accessibility-critical scenarios, lighter, more accessible color options are generally recommended.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
33 27 32
RGB33 27 32
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
310 10% 11.76%
3101011.76HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
310 10.59% 87.06%
31010.5987.06HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#211B20
rgb33 27 32
hsl310 10% 11.76%
cmyk0% 18.18% 3.03% 87.06%
hwb310 10.59% 87.06%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.2312 0.0131 331.47
oklab0.2312 0.01 -0.01
CMYK
0% 18.18% 3.03% 87.06%
018.183.0387.06CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2312 0.0131 331.47
0.23120.0131331.47LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2312 0.01 -0.01
0.23120.01-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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