Baltic Sea

#2A272E

General Information about #2A272E

The hex color #2A272E, often referred to as "Baltic Sea," is a dark, muted shade that resides in the realm of deep grays and blacks. It is composed of 16.47% red, 15.29% green, and 18.04% blue. In the RGB color space, it can be represented as rgb(42, 39, 46). This color evokes a sense of tranquility, depth, and sophistication, reminiscent of the dark, mysterious waters of the Baltic Sea. Its subtle blend of primary colors creates a neutral yet intriguing tone that can be used in a variety of design contexts. The color is a good choice if you aim for an elegant and minimalistic style.

The hex color #2A272E, also known as Baltic Sea, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used as a background color for text. Its low luminance value (being a dark color) requires careful consideration of foreground text color to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA standards. Using a light color such as #FFFFFF or #F0F0F0 as the foreground color will provide better readability. Tools such as WebAIM's contrast checker can be used to verify contrast ratios. Furthermore, avoid using this color for important UI elements without proper contrast, as users with visual impairments may struggle to perceive them. Ensure that interactive elements have clear visual cues beyond just color, such as borders or icons, to enhance usability for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 39 46
RGB42 39 46
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
265.71 8.24% 16.67%
265.718.2416.67HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
265.71 15.29% 81.96%
265.7115.2981.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A272E
rgb42 39 46
hsl265.71 8.24% 16.67%
cmyk8.7% 15.22% 0% 81.96%
hwb265.71 15.29% 81.96%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.03
oklch0.2788 0.0134 304.83
oklab0.2788 0.01 -0.01
CMYK
8.7% 15.22% 0% 81.96%
8.715.22081.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.03
0.020.020.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2788 0.0134 304.83
0.27880.0134304.83LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2788 0.01 -0.01
0.27880.01-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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