Jacaranda

#2D0331

General Information about #2D0331

The hex color #2D0331, also known as Jacaranda, is a dark, muted shade of purple, evoking feelings of mystery, sophistication, and luxury. It is composed of 17.65% red, 1.18% green, and 19.22% blue. In the RGB color space, it is closer to purple than any other color. It is often associated with creativity, royalty, and ambition. The color can be used to create a sense of depth and intrigue, making it suitable for designs that aim to captivate and engage. Its dark nature means it's best used sparingly or with lighter, contrasting colors to prevent visual fatigue. Jacaranda is a good selection for designs that require elegance and a touch of the unconventional.

The hex color #2D0331, also known as Jacaranda, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its low lightness value of 0.014 makes it difficult to achieve sufficient contrast with lighter foreground colors. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. Jacaranda is likely to fail these contrast tests when paired with many common background colors, especially whites and light grays. Therefore, when using Jacaranda as a background or foreground color, it's essential to carefully select a contrasting color and verify the contrast ratio using an accessibility checker. Consider using lighter shades of yellow or orange to provide sufficient contrast. Designers should always prioritize accessibility to ensure that their content is usable by everyone.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
45 3 49
RGB45 3 49
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
294.78deg 88.46% 10.2%
294.7888.4610.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
294.78deg 1.18% 80.78%
294.781.1880.78HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2D0331
rgb45 3 49
hsl294.78deg 88.46% 10.2%
cmyk8.16% 93.88% 0% 80.78%
hwb294.78deg 1.18% 80.78%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.03
oklch0.2162 0.0935 324.25
oklab0.2162 0.08 -0.05
CMYK
8.16% 93.88% 0% 80.78%
8.1693.88080.78CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.03
0.020.010.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2162 0.0935 324.25
0.21620.0935324.25LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2162 0.08 -0.05
0.21620.08-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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