Baltic Sea

#2B2D2E

General Information about #2B2D2E

The hexadecimal color code #2B2D2E represents a dark, muted shade of gray, often described as "Baltic Sea". It is composed of 17.1% red, 17.6% green, and 18% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 43 red, 45 green, and 46 blue. The color is characterized by its low saturation and luminance, making it a subtle and understated hue. It is commonly used in design applications where a dark, neutral background or accent color is desired. The color is perceived as elegant and sophisticated. Its hex triplet is #2B2D2E. The name "Baltic Sea" evokes a sense of depth and mystery, reflecting the color's somber tone.

The color #2B2D2E, often referred to as Baltic Sea, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in web design. Its dark hue means that careful consideration must be given to the foreground text color to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is required for normal text and 3:1 for large text against the background color. Using white or a light shade of gray for text on a #2B2D2E background would generally satisfy these requirements. However, it is crucial to test the color combination using accessibility evaluation tools to guarantee compliance. Furthermore, avoid using this color for crucial interactive elements without proper visual indicators, as users with low vision might find it difficult to perceive them.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
43 45 46
RGB43 45 46
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
200 3.37% 17.45%
2003.3717.45HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
200 16.86% 81.96%
20016.8681.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2B2D2E
rgb43 45 46
hsl200 3.37% 17.45%
cmyk6.52% 2.17% 0% 81.96%
hwb200 16.86% 81.96%
xyz-d650.02 0.03 0.03
oklch0.2955 0.0034 229.29
oklab0.2955 0 0
CMYK
6.52% 2.17% 0% 81.96%
6.522.17081.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.03 0.03
0.020.030.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2955 0.0034 229.29
0.29550.0034229.29LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2955 0 0
0.295500LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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