Jacaranda

#2A082D

About Jacaranda (#2A082D)

The hexadecimal color #2A082D, often referred to as Jacaranda, is a deep, muted shade of purple that evokes feelings of mystery and sophistication. It's created by combining a small amount of red with a larger proportion of blue and a touch of green, resulting in its unique dark hue. This color is named after the Jacaranda tree, known for its vibrant purple blossoms. In color psychology, deep purples are often associated with royalty, wisdom, and creativity. They can also represent luxury and ambition. However, due to its darkness, Jacaranda should be used judiciously in design, especially in contexts where readability and accessibility are important. The color is often seen as a calming color and is best suited for night themese or designs.

The color #2A082D, also known as Jacaranda, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in web design. Its low luminance value of approximately 2% means that text rendered in this color, or against a background of this color, requires extremely light foreground elements to achieve sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is needed for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA compliance. Given Jacaranda's darkness, it's crucial to use very light colors like white or near-white for text. Designers should also consider providing alternative color schemes to accommodate users with visual impairments. Tools for checking color contrast ratios are essential in ensuring that content remains accessible and readable for all users. Careful attention to color choices is paramount when incorporating such a dark shade into a user interface to avoid excluding individuals with low vision or color blindness.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 8 45
RGB42 8 45
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
295.14deg 69.81% 10.39%
295.1469.8110.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
295.14deg 3.14% 82.35%
295.143.1482.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A082D
rgb42 8 45
hsl295.14deg 69.81% 10.39%
cmyk6.67% 82.22% 0% 82.35%
hwb295.14deg 3.14% 82.35%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.03
oklch0.2147 0.0787 324.42
oklab0.2147 0.06 -0.05
CMYK
6.67% 82.22% 0% 82.35%
6.6782.22082.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.03
0.020.010.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2147 0.0787 324.42
0.21470.0787324.42LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2147 0.06 -0.05
0.21470.06-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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