Midnight Moss

#030B08

General Information about Midnight Moss

The hex color code #030B08, also known as Midnight Moss, is a dark shade of green. It is composed of 1.18% red, 4.31% green, and 3.14% blue. In the RGB color model, this equates to RGB(3, 11, 8). This color falls into the range of very dark, muted colors, often associated with nature, sophistication, and a sense of calm. Its hexadecimal representation makes it easily usable in digital design, web development, and graphic design applications. Colors like Midnight Moss are frequently utilized to convey a sense of depth, mystery, or subtle luxury, depending on the context and surrounding colors it is paired with.

The hex color #030B08, also known as Midnight Moss, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its very dark nature. Its low luminance value results in poor contrast against lighter backgrounds, making text and interface elements difficult to read for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for ensuring readability. For normal text (14pt/18px and larger), a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is required, while for large text (18pt/24px bold or larger) and user interface components, a ratio of 3:1 is necessary. Midnight Moss fails to meet these standards when paired with most background colors. To improve accessibility, it's recommended to use this color sparingly, and always ensure it's paired with a very light color to achieve an adequate contrast ratio. Tools like WebAIM's contrast checker can help verify compliance.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 11 8
RGB3 11 8
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
157.5deg 57.14% 2.75%
157.557.142.75HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
157.5deg 1.18% 95.69%
157.51.1895.69HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#030B08
rgb3 11 8
hsl157.5deg 57.14% 2.75%
cmyk72.73% 0% 27.27% 95.69%
hwb157.5deg 1.18% 95.69%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1381 0.0172 172.29
oklab0.1381 -0.02 0
CMYK
72.73% 0% 27.27% 95.69%
72.73027.2795.69CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1381 0.0172 172.29
0.13810.0172172.29LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1381 -0.02 0
0.1381-0.020LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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