Charade

#282B35

General Information about Charade (#282B35)

The hex color #282B35, also known as Charade, is a dark, desaturated shade of gray-brown. It belongs to the family of neutral colors, offering a sophisticated and versatile option for various design applications. In the RGB color model, #282B35 is composed of 16.1% red, 17.1% green, and 21.2% blue. The subtle blend of these primary colors gives Charade its unique character, making it a popular choice for backgrounds, UI elements, and even in interior design. Its neutrality allows it to pair well with a wide range of colors, making it easy to incorporate into diverse design palettes. The hex color is perceived as calming, elegant, and somewhat mysterious, conveying a sense of refined taste and understated style.

The hex color #282B35, also known as Charade, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it's essential to ensure that the foreground text or elements have sufficient contrast to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This dark shade may require light-colored text to achieve adequate contrast. For users with visual impairments, poor contrast can make content difficult or impossible to read. Tools like contrast checkers can help designers and developers verify compliance and make necessary adjustments to ensure usability for all users. Proper consideration of color contrast is crucial for inclusive design practices.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 43 53
RGB40 43 53
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
226.15deg 13.98% 18.24%
226.1513.9818.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
226.15deg 15.69% 79.22%
226.1515.6979.22HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#282B35
rgb40 43 53
hsl226.15deg 13.98% 18.24%
cmyk24.53% 18.87% 0% 79.22%
hwb226.15deg 15.69% 79.22%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.04
oklch0.2904 0.0188 272.07
oklab0.2904 0 -0.02
CMYK
24.53% 18.87% 0% 79.22%
24.5318.87079.22CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.04
0.020.020.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2904 0.0188 272.07
0.29040.0188272.07LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2904 0 -0.02
0.29040-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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