Eclipse

#2F1E18

General Information about #2F1E18

The hexadecimal color code #2F1E18 represents a dark shade of brown, often described as eclipse. It is composed of 18.4% red, 11.8% green, and 9.4% blue. In the RGB color space, it has relatively low values across all three channels, resulting in its dark appearance. The color is somewhat desaturated, meaning it lacks vibrant or intense hues. It falls into the warm color family due to the dominance of red over green and blue. This color is often associated with earth tones, evoking feelings of stability, warmth, and understated elegance. In color psychology, dark browns can symbolize reliability and resilience. Its muted nature makes it suitable for backgrounds or accent elements where a subtle and grounded presence is desired.

The color #2F1E18, a very dark, desaturated reddish-brown, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its low lightness value means that text rendered in this color requires extremely light foreground colors to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is needed for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet Level AA compliance. When using #2F1E18 as a background, it's crucial to test contrast ratios meticulously with any text or interactive elements placed on top. Tools like WebAIM's Contrast Checker can be invaluable for this. Insufficient contrast can make content difficult or impossible for users with visual impairments to read, impacting their ability to access information and interact with the website. Therefore, careful consideration and testing are essential when incorporating this color into a design to maintain accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
47 30 24
RGB47 30 24
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
15.65 32.39% 13.92%
15.6532.3913.92HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
15.65 9.41% 81.57%
15.659.4181.57HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2F1E18
rgb47 30 24
hsl15.65 32.39% 13.92%
cmyk0% 36.17% 48.94% 81.57%
hwb15.65 9.41% 81.57%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2547 0.0291 40.21
oklab0.2547 0.02 0.02
CMYK
0% 36.17% 48.94% 81.57%
036.1748.9481.57CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.01
0.020.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2547 0.0291 40.21
0.25470.029140.21LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2547 0.02 0.02
0.25470.020.02LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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