Heavy Metal

#2A2E2D

General Information about #2A2E2D

The hex color code #2A2E2D represents a dark, muted shade of gray, often described as 'Heavy Metal'. In the RGB color model, it consists of 16.47% red, 18.04% green, and 17.65% blue. This near-equal distribution of primary colors results in its neutral, gray appearance. The color sits within the cool spectrum of grays, due to the slightly higher blue component. This makes it a very versatile color. It is often used as a background or secondary color. Because it's a darker shade, it is recommended to use a lighter color as a foreground. This provides the greatest accessibility.

The color #2A2E2D, often referred to as Heavy Metal, presents unique accessibility considerations for web developers. Its dark nature results in a low contrast ratio against standard white backgrounds, which can pose challenges for users with visual impairments. To ensure inclusivity, it's crucial to pair this color with light text or interface elements that meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Moreover, relying solely on color to convey information is discouraged. Supplementing color with text labels, icons, or patterns can enhance usability for individuals with color vision deficiencies. Thoroughly testing color combinations with accessibility evaluation tools and real user feedback is essential to validate the design's accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 46 45
RGB42 46 45
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
165deg 4.55% 17.25%
1654.5517.25HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
165deg 16.47% 81.96%
16516.4781.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A2E2D
rgb42 46 45
hsl165deg 4.55% 17.25%
cmyk8.7% 0% 2.17% 81.96%
hwb165deg 16.47% 81.96%
xyz-d650.02 0.03 0.03
oklch0.2968 0.0059 179.62
oklab0.2968 -0.01 0
CMYK
8.7% 0% 2.17% 81.96%
8.702.1781.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.03 0.03
0.020.030.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2968 0.0059 179.62
0.29680.0059179.62LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2968 -0.01 0
0.2968-0.010LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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