Pickled Bluewood

#29425A

General Information about #29425A

The hexadecimal color #29425A, often referred to as "Pickled Bluewood," is a dark, muted shade of blue with subtle gray undertones. It belongs to the family of cool colors, exuding a sense of calmness, sophistication, and understated elegance. This color is created by combining specific ratios of red, green, and blue light, with the "#29" representing the red component, "#42" the green component, and "#5A" the blue component. In the RGB color model, this translates to approximately 16% red, 26% green, and 35% blue. Due to its dark nature, the color usually works well in conjunction with lighter colors in order to establish good contrast and readability. Its relative muteness gives it a sophisticated and modern look. In general, it could be seen as a very balanced tone of dark blue.

The color #29425A, also known as Pickled Bluewood, presents some accessibility challenges due to its relatively low luminance. When used as a background color, it's crucial to ensure that the text placed on top has sufficient contrast to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text and UI components. Using a very light color such as #FFFFFF or a bright yellow such as #FF0 will usually ensure good enough contrast. To verify compliance, tools like contrast checkers can be employed to assess the contrast ratio between the foreground and background colors. Additionally, it's important to consider users with visual impairments who may have difficulty distinguishing between colors with subtle differences in luminance. Providing alternative visual cues, such as icons or text labels, can enhance accessibility for these users. Furthermore, avoid using color as the sole means of conveying information, as this can exclude individuals with color blindness. Always provide redundant cues to ensure that all users can understand the content. When using this color, consider the overall design and how it impacts users with different accessibility needs.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
41 66 90
RGB41 66 90
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
209.39deg 37.4% 25.69%
209.3937.425.69HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
209.39deg 16.08% 64.71%
209.3916.0864.71HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#29425A
rgb41 66 90
hsl209.39deg 37.4% 25.69%
cmyk54.44% 26.67% 0% 64.71%
hwb209.39deg 16.08% 64.71%
xyz-d650.05 0.05 0.1
oklch0.37 0.0519 248.44
oklab0.37 -0.02 -0.05
CMYK
54.44% 26.67% 0% 64.71%
54.4426.67064.71CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.05 0.05 0.1
0.050.050.1XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.37 0.0519 248.44
0.370.0519248.44LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.37 -0.02 -0.05
0.37-0.02-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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