Jacko Bean

#312203

General Information

The hexadecimal color code #312203 represents a very dark shade of brown, often described as 'Jacko Bean'. It falls within the earth tones, evoking a sense of nature, stability, and groundedness. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 19.22% red, 13.33% green, and 1.18% blue. Its CMYK values are 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 94% yellow, and 81% black. This color is perceived as a muted and understated hue, making it suitable for applications where a subtle and sophisticated touch is desired. It can be found in branding, graphic design, and even interior design, however care must be taken to ensure appropriate contrast with text or other page elements.

The color #312203, also known as Jacko Bean, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in web design. Its low lightness value results in very poor contrast against both white and black backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text or distinguish elements using this color. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability and usability. To improve accessibility, it's essential to pair #312203 with much lighter colors to meet contrast ratio requirements (at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). Avoid using it for essential interactive elements without careful consideration of contrast. Using color contrast tools to evaluate pairings will ensure a better experience for all users, including those with low vision or color blindness.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
49 34 3
RGB49 34 3
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
40.43deg 88.46% 10.2%
40.4388.4610.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
40.43deg 1.18% 80.78%
40.431.1880.78HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#312203
rgb49 34 3
hsl40.43deg 88.46% 10.2%
cmyk0% 30.61% 93.88% 80.78%
hwb40.43deg 1.18% 80.78%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0
oklch0.2635 0.0505 81.97
oklab0.2635 0.01 0.05
CMYK
0% 30.61% 93.88% 80.78%
030.6193.8880.78CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0
0.020.020XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2635 0.0505 81.97
0.26350.050581.97LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2635 0.01 0.05
0.26350.010.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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