Blue Charcoal

#05081A

General Information about #05081A

The hexadecimal color code #05081A represents a dark shade of blue, often referred to as Blue Charcoal. It is composed of 2% red, 3.1% green, and 10.2% blue. In the RGB color model, it is defined by the values (5, 8, 26). This color is commonly used in various design contexts where a deep, muted blue is desired. Due to its low luminance, it is often paired with lighter colors to provide contrast and ensure readability. Blue Charcoal evokes a sense of sophistication, mystery, and depth. Its subtle nature makes it a popular choice for backgrounds, accents, and other design elements where a calming and understated aesthetic is preferred. In summary, #05081A is a dark, cool, and muted color with applications ranging from web design to fashion and interior decoration.

The color #05081A, also known as Blue Charcoal, presents significant accessibility challenges, primarily due to its very low luminance. Its dark nature results in extremely poor contrast against typical light-colored backgrounds, such as white or light gray. This poses readability issues for text and makes it difficult to distinguish interactive elements or important visual cues. To ensure accessibility, it is crucial to avoid using #05081A for text or interactive elements without employing a much lighter color for contrast. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text, as specified by WCAG guidelines. Designers should prioritize providing sufficient contrast to accommodate users with visual impairments and ensure a better user experience for everyone. Consider testing the color combination with accessibility tools to verify compliance with established standards. Alternative lighter shades or foreground colors should be explored to mitigate these accessibility concerns.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 8 26
RGB5 8 26
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
231.43 67.74% 6.08%
231.4367.746.08HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
231.43 1.96% 89.8%
231.431.9689.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#05081A
rgb5 8 26
hsl231.43 67.74% 6.08%
cmyk80.77% 69.23% 0% 89.8%
hwb231.43 1.96% 89.8%
xyz-d650 0 0.01
oklch0.1431 0.0397 271.47
oklab0.1431 0 -0.04
CMYK
80.77% 69.23% 0% 89.8%
80.7769.23089.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0.01
000.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1431 0.0397 271.47
0.14310.0397271.47LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1431 0 -0.04
0.14310-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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