Wood Bark

#2A0A0B

General Information about #2A0A0B

The hexadecimal color #2A0A0B, often referred to as "Wood Bark" due to its resemblance to the color of tree bark, is a dark, desaturated reddish-brown. It's composed of 16.47% red, 3.92% green, and 4.31% blue. In the RGB color space, it represents a subdued and earthy tone. This color evokes feelings of warmth, stability, and nature, making it a popular choice for designs aiming to create a sense of grounding and comfort. Its low saturation gives it a muted quality, allowing it to blend well with other colors without being overly assertive. The darkness of the color means it absorbs a significant amount of light, which should be considered in design applications for readability and visual contrast. The use of this hex color gives a natural feeling.

The color #2A0A0B, a dark and desaturated shade, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it will likely fail WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for minimum contrast ratios, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. To improve accessibility, consider using lighter text colors like white or very light gray on #2A0A0B backgrounds. Alternatively, if #2A0A0B is used for text, a much lighter background color is necessary. Tools such as contrast checkers can help ensure sufficient contrast. Furthermore, relying solely on color to convey information should be avoided; use text labels or icons in addition to color to ensure all users can understand the content, including those with color blindness. Careful consideration of color pairings is essential for creating an inclusive and user-friendly experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 10 11
RGB42 10 11
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
358.13deg 61.54% 10.2%
358.1361.5410.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
358.13deg 3.92% 83.53%
358.133.9283.53HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A0A0B
rgb42 10 11
hsl358.13deg 61.54% 10.2%
cmyk0% 76.19% 73.81% 83.53%
hwb358.13deg 3.92% 83.53%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0
oklch0.2008 0.0534 21.42
oklab0.2008 0.05 0.02
CMYK
0% 76.19% 73.81% 83.53%
076.1973.8183.53CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0
0.010.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2008 0.0534 21.42
0.20080.053421.42LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2008 0.05 0.02
0.20080.050.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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