Shark

#242B2C

General Information about #242B2C

The hexadecimal color #242B2C, also known as 'Shark', is a dark, muted shade falling within the gray-brown color family. It is composed of 14.12% red, 16.86% green, and 17.25% blue. In the RGB color space, it represents a relatively low intensity, contributing to its subdued and almost desaturated appearance. The color's hex code provides a standardized way to represent it digitally, ensuring consistent reproduction across various platforms and devices. This color is often associated with sophistication, neutrality, and understated elegance, making it a popular choice in design contexts where subtlety is valued. It presents a safe and reliable color when used properly in a design.

The color #242B2C, a dark grayish-brown, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially when used for text or interactive elements. Its low luminance value necessitates careful consideration of color contrast ratios to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast between text and background is crucial for accessibility. A color like #242B2C used as text on a white background fails to meet the minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text. To improve accessibility, consider pairing it with significantly lighter colors. Also avoid using this color for crucial visual cues without providing alternative cues, such as labels or icons, for users who cannot distinguish it effectively. Using online contrast checkers can help in assessing and improving accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
36 43 44
RGB36 43 44
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
187.5 10% 15.69%
187.51015.69HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
187.5 14.12% 82.75%
187.514.1282.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#242B2C
rgb36 43 44
hsl187.5 10% 15.69%
cmyk18.18% 2.27% 0% 82.75%
hwb187.5 14.12% 82.75%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.03
oklch0.2827 0.01 207.22
oklab0.2827 -0.01 0
CMYK
18.18% 2.27% 0% 82.75%
18.182.27082.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.03
0.020.020.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2827 0.01 207.22
0.28270.01207.22LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2827 -0.01 0
0.2827-0.010LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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