Wood Bark

#2A0D0A

General Information about #2A0D0A

The hexadecimal color code #2A0D0A represents a very dark shade of reddish-brown. It is composed of 16.47% red, 5.1% green, and 3.92% blue. In the RGB color model, #2A0D0A is represented as (42, 13, 10). This color is often associated with natural elements like wood, bark, and soil. It carries a sense of warmth, earthiness, and stability. Due to its low lightness value (only 3%), #2A0D0A is perceived as a dark and muted color. It's crucial to consider its low visibility and accessibility implications when using it in design. The color is a result of subtractive color mixing which means it absorbs most wavelengths of light and reflects very little back to the eye, leading to its dark appearance. The name Wood Bark accurately describes the color.

The hex color #2A0D0A, also known as Wood Bark, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its extremely low lightness value (dark color) results in very poor contrast against commonly used background colors like white. According to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability and usability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. #2A0D0A falls far short of these recommendations when paired with light backgrounds, making text difficult to read. To improve accessibility, it is highly advised to use much lighter text colors when using #2A0D0A as a background, or, conversely, use #2A0D0A for text only on extremely light backgrounds. Tools like contrast checkers can help web developers assess and adjust color combinations to meet accessibility standards, ensuring a more inclusive user experience.

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RGB
42 13 10
RGB42 13 10
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
5.63deg 61.54% 10.2%
5.6361.5410.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
5.63deg 3.92% 83.53%
5.633.9283.53HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A0D0A
rgb42 13 10
hsl5.63deg 61.54% 10.2%
cmyk0% 69.05% 76.19% 83.53%
hwb5.63deg 3.92% 83.53%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0
oklch0.2058 0.0492 28.05
oklab0.2058 0.04 0.02
CMYK
0% 69.05% 76.19% 83.53%
069.0576.1983.53CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0
0.010.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2058 0.0492 28.05
0.20580.049228.05LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2058 0.04 0.02
0.20580.040.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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