Zeus

#282120

General Information about #282120

The hex color #282120, often referred to as Zeus, is a dark, muted shade that resides within the realm of blacks and browns. It possesses a subtle sophistication, making it a popular choice in various design fields. Its darkness gives it a grounding effect, lending a sense of stability and seriousness. This color is created by mixing a small amount of red, a smaller amount of green, and an even smaller amount of blue light. In the RGB color model, it consists of 15.69% red, 12.94% green, and 12.55% blue. In the CMYK color model, used in printing, it's composed of 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 20% yellow, and 84% black. #282120 is most effectively used to create a dark and mysterious ambiance.

The hex color #282120, also known as Zeus, presents certain accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, sufficient luminance contrast is crucial to ensure readability of text. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This dark color may require very light text (e.g., white or near-white) to meet these standards. Tools such as contrast checkers can help verify compliance. Additionally, consider users with low vision or color blindness. Relying solely on color to convey information is not advisable; use alternative cues like text labels or icons. Careful selection of foreground elements and adherence to accessibility guidelines are essential when using #282120.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 33 32
RGB40 33 32
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
7.5 11.11% 14.12%
7.511.1114.12HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
7.5 12.55% 84.31%
7.512.5584.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#282120
rgb40 33 32
hsl7.5 11.11% 14.12%
cmyk0% 17.5% 20% 84.31%
hwb7.5 12.55% 84.31%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2554 0.0109 27.36
oklab0.2554 0.01 0.01
CMYK
0% 17.5% 20% 84.31%
017.52084.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2554 0.0109 27.36
0.25540.010927.36LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2554 0.01 0.01
0.25540.010.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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Applications

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