Oil

#282010

General Information about #282010

#282010, also known as Oil, is a dark, muted shade of brown that belongs to the earthy color family. It is composed of 15.69% red, 12.55% green, and 6.27% blue. In the RGB color model, it is represented as (40, 32, 16). The corresponding CMYK values are (0, 21, 60, 84). This color evokes feelings of warmth, earthiness, and sophistication. Its muted nature makes it versatile for use in various design applications, although careful consideration should be given to its low luminance and potential accessibility issues. Its hex triplet is #282010. The color is a bit hard to be used online, because of bad accessibility to be used as a background color with white or black text on top of it. The color works great in fashion or interior design.

The hex color #282010, often referred to as 'Oil,' presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. Its dark and muted nature means it requires very light text or foreground elements to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for readability. Using this color for backgrounds necessitates careful consideration of text color choices, aiming for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Insufficient contrast can lead to a poor user experience, especially for individuals with visual impairments. Developers should employ contrast checkers to validate the accessibility of color combinations. Furthermore, relying solely on color to convey information is discouraged; supplementary cues like text labels or icons are crucial to ensure inclusivity. When #282010 is used, a thorough accessibility audit is essential to ensure a positive experience for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 32 16
RGB40 32 16
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
40 42.86% 10.98%
4042.8610.98HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
40 6.27% 84.31%
406.2784.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#282010
rgb40 32 16
hsl40 42.86% 10.98%
cmyk0% 20% 60% 84.31%
hwb40 6.27% 84.31%
xyz-d650.01 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2482 0.0298 83.79
oklab0.2482 0 0.03
CMYK
0% 20% 60% 84.31%
0206084.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.02 0.01
0.010.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2482 0.0298 83.79
0.24820.029883.79LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2482 0 0.03
0.248200.03LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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