Bleached Cedar

#2A1D3A

General Information about Bleached Cedar

The hexadecimal color code #2A1D3A represents a dark, muted shade of purple in the RGB color space. It's composed of 16.47% red, 11.37% green, and 22.75% blue. This color is often perceived as sophisticated and mysterious. In the world of color psychology, purples are often associated with creativity, wisdom, and luxury. Due to its low saturation and brightness, #2A1D3A, or Bleached Cedar, is best used in designs where a subtle, understated feel is desired. It can serve as an excellent background color, allowing brighter elements to stand out, or as an accent color to add depth and visual interest. Its calming nature can make it a good choice for designs aimed at promoting relaxation or contemplation. It is not a bright color, but a somewhat muted color.

The color #2A1D3A, also known as Bleached Cedar, presents some accessibility challenges due to its relatively low luminance. When used as a background color, it's crucial to ensure that the foreground text provides 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. Using a lighter color for text, such as a light gray or off-white, can help achieve this. Tools like contrast checkers can be used to verify compliance. Additionally, avoid using this color for essential UI elements or interactive components without careful consideration of the contrast. Providing alternative visual cues, such as icons or underlines, can further enhance accessibility for users with visual impairments. Proper implementation is important to ensure usability for all users.

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RGB
42 29 58
RGB42 29 58
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
266.9 33.33% 17.06%
266.933.3317.06HSL
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Saturation
Lightness
HWB
266.9 11.37% 77.25%
266.911.3777.25HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A1D3A
rgb42 29 58
hsl266.9 33.33% 17.06%
cmyk27.59% 50% 0% 77.25%
hwb266.9 11.37% 77.25%
xyz2.16 1.68 4.21
CMYK
27.59% 50% 0% 77.25%
27.5950077.25CMYK
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Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
2.16 1.68 4.21
2.161.684.21XYZ
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