Black Bean

#03180E

General Information about #03180E

The color #03180E, often referred to as Black Bean, is a very dark shade of green that is visually perceived as nearly black. In the RGB color model, it consists of 1.2% red, 9.4% green, and 5.5% blue. Its darkness is quantified by a low luminance value of approximately 0.01, making it one of the darker colors on the spectrum. Hexadecimal notation is a common way to represent colors in web design and digital applications, offering a concise way to specify color values. Colors like Black Bean can evoke feelings of mystery and sophistication. Due to its dark nature it is often used as a base tone for interior design in vintage or rustic themed bars or restaurants.

The color #03180E, also known as Black Bean, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its extremely low luminance makes it difficult to discern text or elements using this color against a white or light background. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA compliance. Given its dark nature, #03180E almost certainly fails these contrast checks with lighter backgrounds, making content illegible for users with visual impairments. To improve accessibility, it is crucial to pair #03180E with very light colors, ensure a high contrast ratio, or consider using alternative, brighter colors that provide better readability and overall usability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 24 14
RGB3 24 14
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
151.43deg 77.78% 5.29%
151.4377.785.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
151.43deg 1.18% 90.59%
151.431.1890.59HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#03180E
rgb3 24 14
hsl151.43deg 77.78% 5.29%
cmyk87.5% 0% 41.67% 90.59%
hwb151.43deg 1.18% 90.59%
xyz-d650 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1874 0.0355 161.29
oklab0.1874 -0.03 0.01
CMYK
87.5% 0% 41.67% 90.59%
87.5041.6790.59CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0.01 0.01
00.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1874 0.0355 161.29
0.18740.0355161.29LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1874 -0.03 0.01
0.1874-0.030.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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