Zeus

#232020

About Hex Color #232020

The hexadecimal color code #232020 represents a very dark, muted shade of gray-brown. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 13.73% red, 12.55% green, and 12.55% blue. This color resides close to black on the color spectrum, possessing a low level of saturation and brightness. Its primary characteristic is its understated and neutral appearance, lending itself to applications where subtlety and sophistication are desired. The hex code translates to RGB values of R:35, G:32, B:32. Colors similar to #232020 are often perceived as somber, grounded, and elegant, making them suitable for designs that aim to convey a sense of stability and refinement.

The color #232020, also known as Zeus, presents accessibility challenges due to its dark nature. Its low luminance results in poor contrast against typical light backgrounds (like white), making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text or distinguish elements using this color. To improve accessibility, consider using it with significantly lighter colors, ensuring a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as recommended by WCAG guidelines. Alternatively, avoid using #232020 for crucial interactive elements, such as links or buttons, without proper visual cues and sufficient contrast. When using this color for decorative purposes, ensure it doesn't hinder the readability or usability of the overall design. Testing with accessibility evaluation tools and getting feedback from users with disabilities are highly recommended to validate the accessibility of color choices.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
35 32 32
RGB35 32 32
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
0 4.48% 13.14%
04.4813.14HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
0 12.55% 86.27%
012.5586.27HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#232020
rgb35 32 32
hsl0 4.48% 13.14%
cmyk0% 8.57% 8.57% 86.27%
hwb0 12.55% 86.27%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.2469 0.0046 17.13
oklab0.2469 0 0
CMYK
0% 8.57% 8.57% 86.27%
08.578.5786.27CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2469 0.0046 17.13
0.24690.004617.13LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2469 0 0
0.246900LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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