Shark

#262324

General Information about #262324

The hexadecimal color #262324, often referred to as 'Shark' in various color naming systems, is a dark, muted shade that resides within the grayscale spectrum. It is composed of 15.29% red, 13.73% green, and 14.12% blue. In the RGB color space, it has values of R:38, G:35, and B:36. The color's subdued nature makes it a versatile option for backgrounds, text, and other design elements where a subtle and sophisticated feel is desired. Being close to black but not quite, it provides a softer visual impact, allowing other colors to stand out. Its neutrality also means it can be easily paired with both warm and cool color palettes, making it a flexible choice for designers and artists alike.

The color #262324, also known as Shark, presents several accessibility considerations. Its low luminance value indicates a dark color, which means it requires light text or elements on top of it to meet contrast standards for readability, especially WCAG guidelines. Insufficient contrast can make it difficult for users with visual impairments to perceive text or interactive elements. When using this color for backgrounds, ensure text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Proper color combinations are crucial to providing an inclusive user experience, ensuring content is accessible to a broader audience, including those with low vision or color blindness. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify adherence to these standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
38 35 36
RGB38 35 36
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
340 4.11% 14.31%
3404.1114.31HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
340 13.73% 85.1%
34013.7385.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#262324
rgb38 35 36
hsl340 4.11% 14.31%
cmyk0% 7.89% 5.26% 85.1%
hwb340 13.73% 85.1%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2598 0.0048 354.77
oklab0.2598 0 0
CMYK
0% 7.89% 5.26% 85.1%
07.895.2685.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2598 0.0048 354.77
0.25980.0048354.77LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2598 0 0
0.259800LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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