Jaguar

#02040C

General Information about #02040C

#02040C, also known as Jaguar, is a very dark shade of blue-black. It is a color that evokes feelings of sophistication, mystery, and depth. In the RGB color model, it consists of 0.78% red, 1.57% green, and 4.71% blue. This composition places it firmly in the blue-black spectrum, making it a versatile option for designs seeking a touch of elegance and understated strength. The color is often associated with luxurious brands, high-end products, and formal settings. Its use in visual designs, whether in web development or graphic design, requires careful consideration to ensure readability and accessibility due to its low luminance. It is mostly used as a background or accent color rather than for text.

The hex color #02040C, a very dark shade of blue-black, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its extremely low luminance makes it difficult to achieve sufficient contrast against lighter text or background elements. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Given the darkness of #02040C, ensuring compliance with these guidelines requires careful selection of foreground colors, typically leaning towards very light shades such as white or light yellow. Designers must also consider users with low vision or color blindness, who may struggle to differentiate between #02040C and other dark colors. Thoughtful use of this color involves providing alternative visual cues, such as borders or icons, and testing the design with accessibility tools to ensure readability and usability for all users. Avoid using this color for essential information or interactive elements without sufficient contrast.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
2 4 12
RGB2 4 12
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
228deg 71.43% 2.75%
22871.432.75HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
228deg 0.78% 95.29%
2280.7895.29HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#02040C
rgb2 4 12
hsl228deg 71.43% 2.75%
cmyk83.33% 66.67% 0% 95.29%
hwb228deg 0.78% 95.29%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1088 0.0237 265.23
oklab0.1088 0 -0.02
CMYK
83.33% 66.67% 0% 95.29%
83.3366.67095.29CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1088 0.0237 265.23
0.10880.0237265.23LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1088 0 -0.02
0.10880-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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