Black Pearl

#031A29

General Information

The hex color #031A29, often referred to as "Black Pearl," is a very dark, muted shade of blue-black. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 1.18% red, 10.2% green, and 16.08% blue. This composition results in a color that is perceived as deep, subtle, and somewhat mysterious. Black Pearl's low saturation and brightness make it a color that can evoke feelings of calmness and sophistication. It is frequently utilized in designs where a sense of understated elegance is desired. Due to its dark nature, it's essential to consider contrast and accessibility when using this color, especially in textual or interactive elements, ensuring sufficient legibility against lighter backgrounds or with appropriate color pairings.

The hex color #031A29, also known as Black Pearl, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in text-based applications. Its very low luminance value of approximately 1% means that it requires extremely light foreground text to meet the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratios. For instance, using white text (#FFFFFF) on a background of #031A29 achieves a contrast ratio that might meet some accessibility standards, but it's crucial to verify this with accessibility tools. It's generally advisable to avoid using this color for extensive blocks of text or interactive elements without careful consideration of contrast. Designers should provide alternative high-contrast themes or adjustable color settings to ensure inclusivity for users with visual impairments. In user interface design, using Black Pearl sparingly as an accent color, rather than a primary background color, can mitigate accessibility issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
3 26 41
RGB3 26 41
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
203.68deg 86.36% 8.63%
203.6886.368.63HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
203.68deg 1.18% 83.92%
203.681.1883.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#031A29
rgb3 26 41
hsl203.68deg 86.36% 8.63%
cmyk92.68% 36.59% 0% 83.92%
hwb203.68deg 1.18% 83.92%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.208 0.0421 239.93
oklab0.208 -0.02 -0.04
CMYK
92.68% 36.59% 0% 83.92%
92.6836.59083.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.208 0.0421 239.93
0.2080.0421239.93LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.208 -0.02 -0.04
0.208-0.02-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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