Ebony Clay

#282F3F

General Information about Ebony Clay

The hexadecimal color code #282F3F, also known as Ebony Clay, is a dark, muted shade of gray with subtle blue undertones. It belongs to the family of cool-toned neutrals and is often associated with sophistication, elegance, and stability. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 15.69% red, 18.43% green, and 24.71% blue. This color is commonly used in design contexts where a sense of understated refinement is desired. Its relative darkness makes it a suitable candidate for backgrounds, particularly when paired with lighter text or design elements. It provides a calming visual experience and can contribute to a professional or sophisticated aesthetic, hence why it is called Ebony Clay.

The hex color #282F3F, also known as Ebony Clay, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires careful selection of foreground text colors to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, especially for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, lighter text colors like whites, creams, or light yellows are recommended to achieve acceptable contrast ratios. Tools like WebAIM's contrast checker can be invaluable in verifying compliance. Furthermore, avoid relying solely on color to convey important information; use textual cues or icons to ensure inclusivity for colorblind users. When using this color for interactive elements such as buttons or links, consider providing alternative visual cues like underlines or changes in background color on hover to enhance usability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 47 63
RGB40 47 63
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
221.74deg 22.33% 20.2%
221.7422.3320.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
221.74deg 15.69% 75.29%
221.7415.6975.29HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#282F3F
rgb40 47 63
hsl221.74deg 22.33% 20.2%
cmyk36.51% 25.4% 0% 75.29%
hwb221.74deg 15.69% 75.29%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.05
oklch0.3057 0.0307 266.25
oklab0.3057 0 -0.03
CMYK
36.51% 25.4% 0% 75.29%
36.5125.4075.29CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.05
0.030.030.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3057 0.0307 266.25
0.30570.0307266.25LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3057 0 -0.03
0.30570-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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