Heavy Metal

#282C24

General Information about #282C24

The hex color code #282C24 represents a dark shade of olive green, often described as 'Heavy Metal'. It is composed of 16.1% red, 17.3% green, and 14.1% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 40 red, 44 green, and 36 blue. The color's subdued nature makes it suitable for applications where a subtle, sophisticated look is desired. Its hexadecimal representation provides a standardized way to define and use the color across various digital platforms, including websites, graphic design software, and other applications. The color is perceived to be muted and dark and could need a bright counterpart.

The hex color #282C24, also known as Heavy Metal, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, careful consideration must be given to the foreground text color to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is required for normal text and 3:1 for large text against the background. Given the darkness of #282C24, lighter colors like white or light shades of gray or yellow are generally recommended for foreground text. It's crucial to test color combinations using accessibility tools to verify compliance with WCAG standards, ensuring that content is accessible to users with visual impairments. Also, consider providing alternative styling options for users who may need to customize the color scheme for better readability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 44 36
RGB40 44 36
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
90deg 10% 15.69%
901015.69HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
90deg 14.12% 82.75%
9014.1282.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#282C24
rgb40 44 36
hsl90deg 10% 15.69%
cmyk9.09% 0% 18.18% 82.75%
hwb90deg 14.12% 82.75%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2863 0.0153 129.15
oklab0.2863 -0.01 0.01
CMYK
9.09% 0% 18.18% 82.75%
9.09018.1882.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2863 0.0153 129.15
0.28630.0153129.15LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2863 -0.01 0.01
0.2863-0.010.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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