Outer Space

#233A39

General Information about Outer Space (#233A39)

The hex color #233A39, also known as Outer Space, is a dark, muted shade of gray-green. It belongs to the cool color family, and its subdued nature makes it a versatile choice for various design applications. In the RGB color model, #233A39 is composed of 13.73% red, 22.75% green, and 22.35% blue. Its CMYK equivalent is approximately 39.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow, and 77.3% black. This color is often associated with feelings of stability, sophistication, and neutrality. Its subtle elegance makes it suitable for creating backgrounds, accents, and overall designs that require a touch of understated class. Outer Space can also evoke a sense of calm and serenity, which is often used in web and graphic design to create a balanced aesthetic.

The hex color #233a39, also known as Outer Space, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively dark hue means it requires careful pairing with contrasting text and background colors to ensure readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text, as per WCAG guidelines. Insufficient contrast can lead to a poor user experience, particularly for individuals with visual impairments. When using this color, developers should test its contrast against various background colors using online tools or browser extensions. Additionally, it's important to consider colorblindness. Simulating different types of colorblindness can reveal potential issues where distinctions become blurred or lost, requiring adjustments to the color palette or the addition of visual cues.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
35 58 57
RGB35 58 57
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
177.39deg 24.73% 18.24%
177.3924.7318.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
177.39deg 13.73% 77.25%
177.3913.7377.25HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#233A39
rgb35 58 57
hsl177.39deg 24.73% 18.24%
cmyk39.66% 0% 1.72% 77.25%
hwb177.39deg 13.73% 77.25%
xyz-d650.03 0.04 0.04
oklch0.3291 0.0289 192.43
oklab0.3291 -0.03 -0.01
CMYK
39.66% 0% 1.72% 77.25%
39.6601.7277.25CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.04 0.04
0.030.040.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3291 0.0289 192.43
0.32910.0289192.43LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3291 -0.03 -0.01
0.3291-0.03-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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