Shark

#2A2825

General Information about #2A2825 (Shark)

#2A2825, also known as Shark, is a dark, muted gray color that evokes feelings of sophistication and neutrality. It belongs to the gray color family, which is known for its versatility and ability to blend seamlessly into various design schemes. In the RGB color model, #2A2825 is composed of 16.47% red, 15.69% green, and 14.51% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 12% yellow, and 84% black. This color is often associated with professionalism and can be used to create a sense of understated elegance in both digital and physical designs. Its hexadecimal representation makes it easy to use consistently across different media platforms. Given its muted nature, Shark works well as a background or accent color, providing a calm and stable foundation for other design elements.

The hex color #2A2825, also known as Shark, presents some accessibility challenges due to its low luminance. With a relatively dark shade, it can be difficult to achieve sufficient contrast with text or other page elements. For text content, it is crucial to use a very light color to ensure readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When used as a background color, ensure that all interactive elements and text meet these contrast requirements. Using tools like accessibility checkers can help verify compliance with WCAG guidelines, ensuring content is perceivable for users with visual impairments. Careful consideration of color pairings is essential when incorporating #2A2825 into a design to prevent accessibility issues and provide a positive user experience.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 40 37
RGB42 40 37
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
36 6.33% 15.49%
366.3315.49HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
36 14.51% 83.53%
3614.5183.53HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A2825
rgb42 40 37
hsl36 6.33% 15.49%
cmyk0% 4.76% 11.9% 83.53%
hwb36 14.51% 83.53%
xyz2.05 2.14 2.06
CMYK
0% 4.76% 11.9% 83.53%
04.7611.983.53CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
2.05 2.14 2.06
2.052.142.06XYZ
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Y
Z

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