Baltic Sea

#282A30

General Information about #282A30

The hex color #282A30, often referred to as 'Baltic Sea', is a dark, muted shade of gray. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.08% red, 16.47% green, and 18.82% blue. This color is commonly used in design and development due to its neutrality and ability to pair well with a wide range of other colors. It evokes feelings of calmness, sophistication, and stability. In web design, #282A30 is frequently used as a background color, particularly in dark mode themes, or as a primary color for UI elements such as headers, footers, and navigation bars. Its low luminance makes it a suitable choice for reducing eye strain in low-light environments. The color is also popular in graphic design for creating a sleek and modern aesthetic.

The hex color #282A30, also known as Baltic Sea, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used for text. Its low luminance value means it offers limited contrast against lighter backgrounds, which is crucial for readability, particularly for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast ratios are essential for ensuring content is accessible. For text, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #282A30 for text, it's vital to pair it with a very light color to meet these contrast requirements. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if a specific color combination passes accessibility standards. If #282A30 is used for non-text elements like icons or graphical components, a contrast ratio of 3:1 is required against adjacent colors. Careful consideration should be given to its use to ensure that content is perceivable and usable by everyone.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 42 48
RGB40 42 48
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
225 9.09% 17.25%
2259.0917.25HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
225 15.69% 81.18%
22515.6981.18HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#282A30
rgb40 42 48
hsl225 9.09% 17.25%
cmyk16.67% 12.5% 0% 81.18%
hwb225 15.69% 81.18%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.03
oklch0.2855 0.0114 271.01
oklab0.2855 0 -0.01
CMYK
16.67% 12.5% 0% 81.18%
16.6712.5081.18CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.03
0.020.020.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2855 0.0114 271.01
0.28550.0114271.01LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2855 0 -0.01
0.28550-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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