Baltic Sea

#2C2A2D

General Information

The hexadecimal color code #2C2A2D represents a dark, muted shade of gray, often referred to as 'Baltic Sea'. It is a neutral color with low saturation, falling within the dark end of the gray spectrum. This color conveys a sense of sophistication, stability, and understated elegance. In the RGB color model, #2C2A2D consists of 17.25% red, 16.47% green, and 17.65% blue. It is commonly used in designs where a subtle, non-distracting background or accent color is desired. Its close proximity to black makes it versatile for various applications. Because of its subtle hue, this color is usually perceived as a darker neutral tone.

The hex color #2C2A2D, also known as Baltic Sea, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly when used as a background color for text. Due to its low luminance, it requires careful consideration of the foreground text color to ensure sufficient contrast. 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. Using a light color like white or a very pale yellow for text on a #2C2A2D background will generally meet these contrast requirements. Designers should use contrast checker tools to verify compliance. Avoid using similarly dark or muted colors for text, as this will result in illegibility. Furthermore, consider users with low vision or color blindness when selecting color combinations. Providing alternative high-contrast themes can significantly improve the usability of designs incorporating this dark hue.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
44 42 45
RGB44 42 45
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
280deg 3.45% 17.06%
2803.4517.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
280deg 16.47% 82.35%
28016.4782.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2C2A2D
rgb44 42 45
hsl280deg 3.45% 17.06%
cmyk2.22% 6.67% 0% 82.35%
hwb280deg 16.47% 82.35%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.03
oklch0.2883 0.0061 314.51
oklab0.2883 0 0
CMYK
2.22% 6.67% 0% 82.35%
2.226.67082.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.03
0.020.020.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2883 0.0061 314.51
0.28830.0061314.51LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2883 0 0
0.288300LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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