Cocoa Brown

#2E261F

General Information about #2E261F

The hexadecimal color code #2E261F represents a dark shade of brown, often referred to as Cocoa Brown. It is composed of 18.04% red, 14.9% green, and 12.16% blue. In the RGB color space, it has values of R:46, G:38, and B:31. This color is perceived as warm and earthy, making it suitable for designs aiming to evoke feelings of comfort and reliability. The CMYK values are C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.33, K:0.82, indicating a color primarily composed of black with subtle additions of magenta and yellow. The color's low saturation and luminance contribute to its muted and understated appearance, commonly found in natural settings and classic designs.

The hex color #2E261F, also known as Cocoa Brown, presents some accessibility challenges, especially concerning text legibility. Its low luminance value of approximately 0.04 makes it difficult to achieve sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds, a critical factor for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using #2E261F for text requires careful consideration of the background color to meet these standards. A lighter background, such as a pale yellow or beige, may provide adequate contrast. When using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, ensure sufficient visual cues are present to indicate their interactive state, such as a change in color or the addition of an underline on hover. Thorough testing with accessibility tools is highly recommended to ensure compliance and optimal user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 38 31
RGB46 38 31
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
28deg 19.48% 15.1%
2819.4815.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
28deg 12.16% 81.96%
2812.1681.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E261F
rgb46 38 31
hsl28deg 19.48% 15.1%
cmyk0% 17.39% 32.61% 81.96%
hwb28deg 12.16% 81.96%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2753 0.0173 63.16
oklab0.2753 0.01 0.02
CMYK
0% 17.39% 32.61% 81.96%
017.3932.6181.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2753 0.0173 63.16
0.27530.017363.16LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2753 0.01 0.02
0.27530.010.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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