Zeus

#29221D

General Information about #29221D

The hex color #29221D, often referred to as "Zeus", is a very dark, muted shade of brown. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.08% red, 13.33% green, and 11.37% blue. Converting this to the CMYK color model yields approximately 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 29% yellow, and 84% black. This indicates that the color is primarily composed of black with a slight tint of magenta and yellow, which gives it its brown hue. In the HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) system, #29221D has a hue of 25 degrees, a saturation of 18%, and a lightness of 14%. This color evokes feelings of stability, earthiness, and sophistication, but should be used carefully to avoid creating an atmosphere that feels too somber or oppressive.

The color #29221D, also known as Zeus, presents accessibility challenges due to its dark nature. When used as a background, it necessitates very light text (ideally white or a very pale shade of yellow or grey) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. 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 to meet Level AA compliance. Using online contrast checkers is crucial to verify compliance. Furthermore, avoid using this color for crucial UI elements like buttons or links without careful consideration of the foreground color and the overall visual hierarchy. If used sparingly and with high contrast, it can be effective; however, misuse can lead to a poor user experience, especially for users with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
41 34 29
RGB41 34 29
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
25deg 17.14% 13.73%
2517.1413.73HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
25deg 11.37% 83.92%
2511.3783.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#29221D
rgb41 34 29
hsl25deg 17.14% 13.73%
cmyk0% 17.07% 29.27% 83.92%
hwb25deg 11.37% 83.92%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2582 0.0141 57.53
oklab0.2582 0.01 0.01
CMYK
0% 17.07% 29.27% 83.92%
017.0729.2783.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.01
0.020.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2582 0.0141 57.53
0.25820.014157.53LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2582 0.01 0.01
0.25820.010.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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