Log Cabin

#292820

General Information

The hexadecimal color code #292820 represents a dark shade of brown, often associated with the color of log cabins or dark wood. In the RGB color model, it consists of 16.08% red, 15.69% green, and 12.55% blue. This combination results in a muted, earthy tone, contributing to its overall subdued appearance. The color is perceived as natural, rustic, and grounding, often evoking feelings of warmth and stability. It is commonly used in designs that aim to convey a sense of tradition, simplicity, or connection to nature. The hue's low saturation and brightness make it a versatile choice for backgrounds or accent elements.

The color #292820, also known as Log Cabin, presents several accessibility challenges. Its low luminance value of 8 means that text rendered in this color may be difficult to read, especially for users with visual impairments. 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 its background. Using #292820 for text will likely require a very light background color to achieve sufficient contrast. When using this color for decorative elements, consider providing alternative visual cues to convey the same information. It is recommended to use contrast checking tools to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and test color combinations with users to identify potential usability issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
41 40 32
RGB41 40 32
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
53.33 12.33% 14.31%
53.3312.3314.31HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
53.33 12.55% 83.92%
53.3312.5583.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#292820
rgb41 40 32
hsl53.33 12.33% 14.31%
cmyk0% 2.44% 21.95% 83.92%
hwb53.33 12.55% 83.92%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2751 0.0143 101.43
oklab0.2751 0 0.01
CMYK
0% 2.44% 21.95% 83.92%
02.4421.9583.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2751 0.0143 101.43
0.27510.0143101.43LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2751 0 0.01
0.275100.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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