Coffee Bean

#2C1209

General Information about #2C1209

The hex color #2C1209, often referred to as Coffee Bean, is a very dark shade of brown. It resides within the brown color family and evokes feelings of warmth, earthiness, and comfort. In terms of color composition, it's primarily composed of red and green, with a significantly lower presence of blue. This composition contributes to its rich, dark hue. Colors similar to this one have an earthy, grounded feeling which reminds the viewer of nature. In interior design, it is often used to create cozy and inviting spaces, while in web design, it can add a touch of sophistication and richness when used sparingly. It has a low lightness value, making it quite dark. The color is considered to be a tertiary color, meaning it is made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color.

The hex color #2C1209, also known as Coffee Bean, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its very low luminance value (a measure of its perceived brightness) means that text rendered in this color on a white or light background will likely fail WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratio requirements. These guidelines are crucial for ensuring that web content is usable by people with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. #2C1209 will likely require a very light text color to achieve sufficient contrast. When using this color, careful consideration must be given to its context and purpose. It may be more suitable for decorative elements or as a background color paired with very light text. Designers should use accessibility tools to verify color contrast and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. The use of this color should always prioritize inclusivity and readability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
44 18 9
RGB44 18 9
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
15.43deg 66.04% 10.39%
15.4366.0410.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
15.43deg 3.53% 82.75%
15.433.5382.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2C1209
rgb44 18 9
hsl15.43deg 66.04% 10.39%
cmyk0% 59.09% 79.55% 82.75%
hwb15.43deg 3.53% 82.75%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0
oklch0.2192 0.0461 39.59
oklab0.2192 0.04 0.03
CMYK
0% 59.09% 79.55% 82.75%
059.0979.5582.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0
0.010.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2192 0.0461 39.59
0.21920.046139.59LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2192 0.04 0.03
0.21920.040.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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