Outer Space

#2A3D33

General Information about #2A3D33

The hex color #2A3D33, also known as "Outer Space," is a dark, muted shade of green, reminiscent of deep forests or twilight skies. It belongs to the family of dark greens, offering a blend of sophistication and natural allure. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.47% red, 23.92% green, and 20% blue. This combination results in a color that is perceived as calming and grounding, making it a popular choice for designs aiming to convey stability and elegance. The hex color system is widely used in web design and graphic design, providing a standardized way to represent colors across different platforms and devices. This color may be useful in a broad range of applications.

The hex color #2A3D33, also known as Outer Space, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it necessitates light-colored text to ensure readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text to comply with WCAG guidelines. Tools are available to check the contrast ratio between text and background colors. This dark, muted green hue might not be suitable for crucial interactive elements or visual cues without careful consideration of its surrounding colors. Ensure sufficient contrast with nearby elements like borders, icons, and other interactive components to allow users with visual impairments to perceive them correctly. Proper implementation can involve increasing the font weight or using a thicker stroke for icons to enhance visibility against the dark background. Also, it is important to test your application with users with different types of visual impairments to make sure the application is usable.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 61 51
RGB42 61 51
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
148.42deg 18.45% 20.2%
148.4218.4520.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
148.42deg 16.47% 76.08%
148.4216.4776.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A3D33
rgb42 61 51
hsl148.42deg 18.45% 20.2%
cmyk31.15% 0% 16.39% 76.08%
hwb148.42deg 16.47% 76.08%
xyz-d650.03 0.04 0.04
oklch0.3402 0.0301 161.36
oklab0.3402 -0.03 0.01
CMYK
31.15% 0% 16.39% 76.08%
31.15016.3976.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.04 0.04
0.030.040.04XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3402 0.0301 161.36
0.34020.0301161.36LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3402 -0.03 0.01
0.3402-0.030.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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