Ebony Clay

#223143

General Information

Ebony Clay, represented by the hexadecimal color code #223143, is a dark, muted shade of blue. It evokes feelings of sophistication, tranquility, and understated elegance. This color is created by combining relatively low amounts of red, green, and blue light. Specifically, it consists of 13.33% red, 19.22% green, and 26.27% blue. In the RGB color space, these values contribute to its subdued and calming nature. Its hex code #223143 reveals a precise combination of these three primary colours. Ebony Clay is often associated with professionalism and trustworthiness.

The color #223143, also known as Ebony Clay, presents moderate accessibility challenges. Its contrast ratio with pure white (#FFFFFF) is approximately 9.4:1, which comfortably exceeds the WCAG AA standard for normal text and large text. However, against pure black (#000000), the contrast ratio is only about 2.2:1, falling short of accessibility guidelines. Therefore, when using #223143, it's crucial to pair it with light colors for text and interactive elements to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. For optimal accessibility, consider using a lighter shade as a background or text color when pairing it with darker elements. Careful color selection will make web content inclusive.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
34 49 67
RGB34 49 67
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
212.73deg 32.67% 19.8%
212.7332.6719.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
212.73deg 13.33% 73.73%
212.7313.3373.73HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#223143
rgb34 49 67
hsl212.73deg 32.67% 19.8%
cmyk49.25% 26.87% 0% 73.73%
hwb212.73deg 13.33% 73.73%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.06
oklch0.3083 0.0384 253.49
oklab0.3083 -0.01 -0.04
CMYK
49.25% 26.87% 0% 73.73%
49.2526.87073.73CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.06
0.030.030.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3083 0.0384 253.49
0.30830.0384253.49LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3083 -0.01 -0.04
0.3083-0.01-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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