Shark

#2A2228

General Information about #2A2228

The hex color #2A2228, often referred to as "Shark", is a dark, muted shade that resides in the realm of deep grays and near-blacks. It is composed of 16.47% red, 13.33% green, and 15.69% blue. In the RGB color space, this translates to (42, 34, 40). The CMYK representation of #2A2228 is (0.00, 0.19, 0.05, 0.84), indicating that it primarily consists of black with slight additions of cyan and magenta. This color exudes sophistication and subtlety, making it a popular choice in design applications where a sense of understated elegance is desired.

The color #2A2228, also known as Shark, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text and user interface design. Its low luminance value means that it requires careful consideration of contrast ratios to ensure readability and usability. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast between foreground and background colors is crucial for users with visual impairments. For text elements, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #2A2228 as a background, lighter text colors should be employed to meet these standards. Tools like contrast checkers can help evaluate and adjust color combinations to optimize accessibility. Furthermore, relying solely on color to convey information should be avoided; supplementary cues like text labels or icons can enhance accessibility for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 34 40
RGB42 34 40
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
315 10.53% 14.9%
31510.5314.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
315 13.33% 83.53%
31513.3383.53HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A2228
rgb42 34 40
hsl315 10.53% 14.9%
cmyk0% 19.05% 4.76% 83.53%
hwb315 13.33% 83.53%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2635 0.0161 334.78
oklab0.2635 0.01 -0.01
CMYK
0% 19.05% 4.76% 83.53%
019.054.7683.53CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2635 0.0161 334.78
0.26350.0161334.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2635 0.01 -0.01
0.26350.01-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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