Log Cabin

#222C24

General Information about #222C24

The hexadecimal color #222C24, often referred to as "Log Cabin," is a dark, muted shade of brown with subtle green undertones. It belongs to the family of earth tones, evoking a sense of nature, stability, and warmth. In the RGB color model, #222C24 is composed of 13.33% red, 17.25% green, and 14.12% blue. This composition gives it its characteristic subdued, earthy appearance. The color is commonly associated with themes of rusticity, heritage, and understated elegance. It is frequently employed in design contexts where a natural, grounded aesthetic is desired. The subdued nature of #222C24 makes it versatile for use as both a background and accent color, though careful consideration of contrast is necessary to ensure readability and accessibility, especially in digital interfaces.

The color #222C24, also known as Log Cabin, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as a background or text color. Its low luminance value of 6.02 makes it difficult to achieve sufficient contrast with lighter text colors. 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 #222C24 for text requires a very light color to meet accessibility standards. When used as a background, lighter elements might become hard to distinguish. To improve accessibility, consider using lighter shades of brown or beige for text on a #222C24 background, or explore using #222C24 as an accent color rather than a primary background color. Ensure that all color combinations meet the minimum contrast ratios to accommodate users with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
34 44 36
RGB34 44 36
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
132 12.82% 15.29%
13212.8215.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
132 13.33% 82.75%
13213.3382.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#222C24
rgb34 44 36
hsl132 12.82% 15.29%
cmyk22.73% 0% 18.18% 82.75%
hwb132 13.33% 82.75%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2808 0.0201 150.95
oklab0.2808 -0.02 0.01
CMYK
22.73% 0% 18.18% 82.75%
22.73018.1882.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2808 0.0201 150.95
0.28080.0201150.95LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2808 -0.02 0.01
0.2808-0.020.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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