Ebony Clay

#23223C

General Information about #23223C

The hexadecimal color code #23223C, also known as Ebony Clay, represents a dark, muted shade of violet-blue in the RGB color model. It's composed of 13.73% red, 13.33% green, and 23.53% blue. In the world of color theory, this specific combination creates a feeling of sophistication and subtlety. Colors like #23223C are often favored in designs aiming for a sense of understated elegance. Its dark nature means it absorbs a significant amount of light, contributing to its subdued appearance. The color is commonly used in designs where a calming or mysterious feel is desired, often seen in themes related to night, shadows, or deep waters. Its slight violet undertone also adds a hint of creativity and imagination.

The color #23223C, also known as Ebony Clay, presents some accessibility challenges, especially in text-based contexts. Its low lightness value (a dark shade) means that it requires careful consideration of contrast ratios against background colors. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for users with visual impairments to perceive content effectively. When using #23223C for text, it's essential to pair it with a very light background color to achieve a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Failure to meet these ratios can render the text illegible for many users. In user interface design, this color can be used for decorative elements or backgrounds, but always ensure that interactive elements layered on top have sufficient contrast and alternative cues, such as icons or labels, to ensure usability for all users. Providing alternative high-contrast themes is also a good practice to accommodate diverse user needs.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
35 34 60
RGB35 34 60
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
242.31deg 27.66% 18.43%
242.3127.6618.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
242.31deg 13.33% 76.47%
242.3113.3376.47HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#23223C
rgb35 34 60
hsl242.31deg 27.66% 18.43%
cmyk41.67% 43.33% 0% 76.47%
hwb242.31deg 13.33% 76.47%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.05
oklch0.2665 0.0479 284.41
oklab0.2665 0.01 -0.05
CMYK
41.67% 43.33% 0% 76.47%
41.6743.33076.47CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.05
0.020.020.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2665 0.0479 284.41
0.26650.0479284.41LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2665 0.01 -0.05
0.26650.01-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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