Shark

#2A2925

General Information about #2A2925

The hexadecimal color code #2A2925, also known as 'Shark,' is a dark, desaturated shade of grayish-brown. It belongs to the cool color family due to its subtle gray undertones. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, it is composed of 16.47% red, 16.08% green, and 14.51% blue. In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) color model, it consists of 0% cyan, 2.33% magenta, 12.07% yellow, and 83.53% black. This color evokes feelings of neutrality, stability, and groundedness, often associated with natural elements like earth and stone. It finds common usage in design contexts requiring a subtle, sophisticated, and understated aesthetic.

The color #2A2925, a dark, desaturated grayish-brown, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When used as a background, it requires light-colored text to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to meet WCAG AA standards. Using a color contrast checker is essential to verify compliance. Avoid pairing this color with other dark hues, as it can render text illegible for users with visual impairments. When used for interactive elements, sufficient visual cues beyond color alone should be provided to assist users who are colorblind.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 41 37
RGB42 41 37
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
48 6.33% 15.49%
486.3315.49HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
48 14.51% 83.53%
4814.5183.53HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A2925
rgb42 41 37
hsl48 6.33% 15.49%
cmyk0% 2.38% 11.9% 83.53%
hwb48 14.51% 83.53%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2805 0.0073 95.35
oklab0.2805 0 0.01
CMYK
0% 2.38% 11.9% 83.53%
02.3811.983.53CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2805 0.0073 95.35
0.28050.007395.35LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2805 0 0.01
0.280500.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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