Zeus
General Information about #28281A (Zeus)
The hexadecimal color code #28281A, often referred to as 'Zeus,' is a dark, muted shade of olive green. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.08% red, 16.08% green, and 10.2% blue. This translates to a subtle, earthy tone reminiscent of soil or aged foliage. Zeus tends to evoke feelings of groundedness, stability, and understated elegance. It is not a particularly vibrant color; its low saturation and brightness contribute to its calming and somewhat serious nature. The color is often found in palettes aiming for a natural, rustic, or vintage aesthetic, and is often used to convey a sense of history or understated luxury.
The color #28281A, a dark, muted shade, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When used as text against a white background, or conversely, as a background for white text, it likely fails to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios. This means users with low vision or color blindness may struggle to read the text. To improve accessibility, consider pairing #28281A with much lighter hues, such as pale yellows or creams, to ensure a sufficient contrast ratio (at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). Utilizing contrast checking tools is crucial to verifying compliance. Furthermore, avoid relying solely on color to convey important information; use text labels or icons in addition to color to ensure information is accessible to all users.
Shades
Digital Color Formats
Alternative colors
- #333322
A slightly lighter shade that provides a bit more visibility while maintaining a similar earthy tone.
- #1a1a0d
A darker variant for creating deeper shadows or contrasts without drastically altering the overall palette.
- #2a3022
A muted green with a similar tone that can be used if more emphasis on green is preferred.
Applications
Website Backgrounds
This color is excellent for backgrounds that need to recede into the background of a website, allowing other elements to pop more. Because of the earthy tone, #28281A can create a feeling of nature or a muted, more classic look. Use it for navigation bars or website footers.
Branding Elements
Zeus (#28281A) can create a vintage or organic feel. It works very well for brand elements, such as logos and icons, for companies looking to have an earthly feel. Consider pairing with brighter colors for a more vibrant feel or use on its own for a classic, understated look.
Interior Design
In interior design, Zeus can be used to paint a wall of a room. Because of its dark nature, it is recommended to only paint one wall to avoid darkening the room too much. It works exceptionally well in studies or living rooms with warm lighting.