Melanzane

#2B0A1E

General Information

The hexadecimal color code #2B0A1E represents a dark, muted shade of reddish-purple, often described as a deep eggplant or melanzane color. It is composed of 17.1% red, 3.9% green, and 11.8% blue. In the RGB color space, it has values of R:43, G:10, B:30. In the CMYK color space, it is composed of C:0, M:76.7, Y:30.2, K:83. The color is often associated with sophistication, mystery, and luxury. Due to its dark nature, it can evoke a sense of depth and richness. It is not a particularly vibrant color but can be used effectively to create a sense of elegance and drama.

The color #2B0A1E, a deep, muted reddish-purple, presents some accessibility challenges. Its low lightness value (relative luminance) means that it has poor contrast against standard white backgrounds. This can make text or interface elements rendered in this color difficult to read for users, especially those with visual impairments. To improve accessibility, consider pairing it with much lighter colors to achieve a sufficient contrast ratio. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Tools are available online to check the contrast ratio between two colors. Avoid using this color for critical information or actions without ensuring adequate contrast. Another way is to use a darker shade of grey to ensure accessibility for a wider audience, or using the color only for decorative elements.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
43 10 30
RGB43 10 30
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
323.64deg 62.26% 10.39%
323.6462.2610.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
323.64deg 3.92% 83.14%
323.643.9283.14HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2B0A1E
rgb43 10 30
hsl323.64deg 62.26% 10.39%
cmyk0% 76.74% 30.23% 83.14%
hwb323.64deg 3.92% 83.14%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.2101 0.0613 346.26
oklab0.2101 0.06 -0.01
CMYK
0% 76.74% 30.23% 83.14%
076.7430.2383.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2101 0.0613 346.26
0.21010.0613346.26LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2101 0.06 -0.01
0.21010.06-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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