Outer Space

#24343A

General Information about #24343A

The hex color code #24343A, also known as "Outer Space", is a dark, desaturated shade of cyan. It is a relatively neutral color, often associated with calmness, sophistication, and a sense of mystery. In the RGB color model, #24343A is composed of 14.12% red, 20.39% green, and 23.14% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 39.07% cyan, 12.69% magenta, 0% yellow, and 76.86% black. This color's hexadecimal triplet is 24343A, which represents these RGB values in base-16 notation. Colors similar to Outer Space include shades of dark gray, charcoal, and deep blues, offering designers a range of options for creating visually appealing and harmonious color schemes.

The hex color #24343A, also known as Outer Space, has a low contrast ratio against white text, making it potentially difficult for users with visual impairments to read. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using this color for text, consider using a lighter color for the background to improve readability. For interactive elements like buttons or links, sufficient contrast is crucial for usability. It's important to provide alternative styling, such as underlines or borders, to ensure users can easily identify these elements, especially if relying solely on color. Proper testing with accessibility tools and real users with visual impairments is recommended to validate the usability of this color in various contexts and scenarios.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
36 52 58
RGB36 52 58
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
196.36deg 23.4% 18.43%
196.3623.418.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
196.36deg 14.12% 77.25%
196.3614.1277.25HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#24343A
rgb36 52 58
hsl196.36deg 23.4% 18.43%
cmyk37.93% 10.34% 0% 77.25%
hwb196.36deg 14.12% 77.25%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.04
oklch0.3135 0.0236 223.14
oklab0.3135 -0.02 -0.02
CMYK
37.93% 10.34% 0% 77.25%
37.9310.34077.25CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.04
0.030.030.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3135 0.0236 223.14
0.31350.0236223.14LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3135 -0.02 -0.02
0.3135-0.02-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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