Shark

#262927

General Information

The hex color #262927, also known as Shark, is a dark, muted shade of gray. It belongs to the gray color family, characterized by its lack of strong hue and moderate saturation. In the RGB color model, #262927 is composed of 15.29% red, 16.08% green, and 15.29% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 84% black. This color is often associated with feelings of neutrality, sophistication, and modernity. Its dark tone makes it suitable for backgrounds and accents in various design applications. The Shark color is used in situations where a darker tone is wanted. However, users should also keep in mind to combine it with light text to make sure that the readability is still good.

The color #262927, a dark grayish shade, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background, it necessitates very light text to ensure readability, meeting WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When used for smaller text sizes or important interactive elements like buttons and links, careful consideration must be given to the color of the text or other elements placed on this background. Insufficient contrast can lead to a poor user experience, especially for users with visual impairments. Therefore, it's important to use contrast checker tools to verify that the color combinations used with #262927 meet accessibility requirements. Additionally, providing alternative visual cues, such as underlines for links or icons for interactive elements, can enhance accessibility when contrast is limited.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
38 41 39
RGB38 41 39
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
140 3.8% 15.49%
1403.815.49HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
140 14.9% 83.92%
14014.983.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#262927
rgb38 41 39
hsl140 3.8% 15.49%
cmyk7.32% 0% 4.88% 83.92%
hwb140 14.9% 83.92%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2771 0.0056 157.14
oklab0.2771 -0.01 0
CMYK
7.32% 0% 4.88% 83.92%
7.3204.8883.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2771 0.0056 157.14
0.27710.0056157.14LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2771 -0.01 0
0.2771-0.010LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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Applications

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