Oil

#261E16

General Information about #261E16

The hexadecimal color #261E16, often referred to as "Oil," is a very dark, desaturated shade of brown. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 15.9% red, 11.8% green, and 8.6% blue. This color belongs to the cool brown color family. Its low saturation and dark value contribute to its muted and somewhat somber appearance. Colors like this are used to create a sense of history and old times. The color is perfect if you want to create a calm, relaxed and easy going impression. It can also be used to signal that something is hidden.

The hex color #261E16, a deep shade resembling oil, presents specific accessibility challenges. Its low luminance value translates to a poor contrast ratio against standard white backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to discern text or interactive elements. Web developers employing this color should carefully consider contrast ratios, aiming for at least the WCAG AA standard (4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). To improve accessibility, pair #261E16 with significantly lighter colors for text and foreground elements. Furthermore, avoid using it as the sole indicator for interactive elements; supplement it with clear labels, icons, or changes in state (e.g., a border or a change in background color on hover). Ensuring sufficient color contrast and providing alternative cues enhances usability for all users, including those with color blindness or low vision. Thoroughly test color combinations with accessibility tools to validate compliance with WCAG guidelines.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
38 30 22
RGB38 30 22
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
30deg 26.67% 11.76%
3026.6711.76HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
30deg 8.63% 85.1%
308.6385.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#261E16
rgb38 30 22
hsl30deg 26.67% 11.76%
cmyk0% 21.05% 42.11% 85.1%
hwb30deg 8.63% 85.1%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.2418 0.0191 66.69
oklab0.2418 0.01 0.02
CMYK
0% 21.05% 42.11% 85.1%
021.0542.1185.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2418 0.0191 66.69
0.24180.019166.69LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2418 0.01 0.02
0.24180.010.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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