Rangitoto

#302A23

General Information about #302A23

The hexadecimal color code #302A23, also known as Rangitoto, represents a dark, muted shade of brown. It belongs to the earth tone family and is often associated with feelings of warmth, stability, and naturalness. In the RGB color model, it consists of 18.82% red, 16.47% green, and 13.73% blue. This color is frequently used in design contexts aiming to convey a sense of sophistication and understated elegance. Its low saturation makes it a versatile choice for backgrounds and accent elements alike. This specific shade is named after Rangitoto Island, a volcanic island near Auckland, New Zealand, reflecting its earthy and natural qualities.

The color #302A23, also known as Rangitoto, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning contrast. When used as a background color, careful consideration must be given to the foreground text color to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, especially 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. Therefore, lighter text colors like white or light grays would be more appropriate. When incorporating this color into user interface elements such as buttons or links, ensure that sufficient visual cues are provided to indicate interactivity. Using supplementary indicators like borders or hover effects can greatly improve usability for all users. Thoroughly testing the color combination with accessibility tools is vital to identify and resolve any potential issues before deployment.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
48 42 35
RGB48 42 35
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
32.31deg 15.66% 16.27%
32.3115.6616.27HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
32.31deg 13.73% 81.18%
32.3113.7381.18HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#302A23
rgb48 42 35
hsl32.31deg 15.66% 16.27%
cmyk0% 12.5% 27.08% 81.18%
hwb32.31deg 13.73% 81.18%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.02
oklch0.2892 0.0151 71.42
oklab0.2892 0 0.01
CMYK
0% 12.5% 27.08% 81.18%
012.527.0881.18CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.02
0.020.020.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2892 0.0151 71.42
0.28920.015171.42LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2892 0 0.01
0.289200.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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