Cocoa Brown

#292122

General Information about Cocoa Brown

The hex color #292122, often referred to as Cocoa Brown, is a deep, muted shade of brown with subtle reddish undertones. It belongs to the warm color family and evokes feelings of comfort, earthiness, and sophistication. This color is created by combining red, green, and blue light at specific intensities. In this case, the red component is slightly more pronounced, contributing to the color's warmth. In color theory, #292122 is considered a tertiary color, resulting from the mixture of primary and secondary colors. Its subtle and understated nature makes it a popular choice for various design applications, from web design to interior decoration, where it can impart a sense of grounded elegance and natural beauty.

The color #292122, a deep, muted brown, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially when used as text on a white background. Its low luminance contrast ratio necessitates careful consideration of font sizes and weights to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This color may require a lighter background or a significantly bolder font to meet these standards. When used for interactive elements like buttons or links, sufficient visual cues beyond color alone are crucial to ensure usability for colorblind users. Providing alternative text descriptions for images or icons using this color is also essential for screen reader users. Careful attention to these accessibility considerations is crucial to ensure an inclusive and user-friendly experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
41 33 34
RGB41 33 34
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
352.5 10.81% 14.51%
352.510.8114.51HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
352.5 12.94% 83.92%
352.512.9483.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#292122
rgb41 33 34
hsl352.5 10.81% 14.51%
cmyk0% 19.51% 17.07% 83.92%
hwb352.5 12.94% 83.92%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2574 0.0124 9.35
oklab0.2574 0.01 0
CMYK
0% 19.51% 17.07% 83.92%
019.5117.0783.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2574 0.0124 9.35
0.25740.01249.35LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2574 0.01 0
0.25740.010LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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