Pickled Bluewood

#2A4052

General Information about #2A4052

The hex color code #2A4052 represents a dark, muted shade of blue-gray, often referred to as "Pickled Bluewood". It falls within the cool color family and has a subtle, understated presence. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.47% red, 25.1% green, and 32.16% blue. This color is frequently used in design contexts where a sense of sophistication, stability, or tranquility is desired. It’s a versatile color that can serve as a background, accent, or primary hue, depending on the desired effect. Due to its relatively low saturation and dark value, it pairs well with brighter, contrasting colors to create visual interest and balance. In branding, it can convey a sense of trustworthiness and professionalism, making it suitable for industries such as finance, technology, and consulting.

The color #2A4052, also known as Pickled Bluewood, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires careful selection of foreground text colors to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, especially for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Light shades of yellow, white, or beige can provide adequate contrast, but thorough testing with accessibility tools is essential. Additionally, avoid using this color for essential UI elements or interactive components without providing clear visual cues, like borders or icons, to aid users in understanding functionality. When using this color, web developers should always test the color with tools like WebAIM's Contrast Checker or similar, or accessibility might be an issue. Remember that perceived brightness and color differences impact accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 64 82
RGB42 64 82
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
207deg 32.26% 24.31%
20732.2624.31HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
207deg 16.47% 67.84%
20716.4767.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A4052
rgb42 64 82
hsl207deg 32.26% 24.31%
cmyk48.78% 21.95% 0% 67.84%
hwb207deg 16.47% 67.84%
xyz-d650.04 0.05 0.09
oklch0.3613 0.0418 244.02
oklab0.3613 -0.02 -0.04
CMYK
48.78% 21.95% 0% 67.84%
48.7821.95067.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.05 0.09
0.040.050.09XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3613 0.0418 244.02
0.36130.0418244.02LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3613 -0.02 -0.04
0.3613-0.02-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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