Black Pearl

#050A26

General Information about Black Pearl (#050A26)

The hex color #050A26, commonly known as Black Pearl, is a very dark shade of blue-black, almost appearing as pure black to the naked eye. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 2% red, 4% green, and 15% blue. This color is often associated with elegance, sophistication, and mystery. Its deep, muted tone makes it a versatile choice for designs aiming to convey a sense of luxury or depth. Due to its darkness, #050A26 is typically used as a background or accent color, requiring careful consideration of contrast and readability when combined with other elements. Its CMYK values are 0.87, 0.60, 0.00, and 0.85. The low saturation of the color contributes to its neutrality and timeless appeal. Black Pearl is commonly utilized in various design applications, including web design, graphic design, and even interior decor.

The hex color #050A26, also known as Black Pearl, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its extremely low lightness value results in very poor contrast against standard light backgrounds. Text using this color will be nearly unreadable for most users, including those with visual impairments. To ensure accessibility, it is crucial to use a very light color for the foreground text or elements against this background. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the contrast ratio meets WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, aiming for a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #050A26, consider pairing it with colors from the white or very light gray spectrum. Avoid combining it with mid-tone or dark colors to maintain readability and inclusivity. Providing alternative themes or allowing users to customize colors can further enhance accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
5 10 38
RGB5 10 38
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
230.91 76.74% 8.43%
230.9176.748.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
230.91 1.96% 85.1%
230.911.9685.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#050A26
rgb5 10 38
hsl230.91 76.74% 8.43%
cmyk86.84% 73.68% 0% 85.1%
hwb230.91 1.96% 85.1%
xyz-d650.01 0 0.02
oklch0.1609 0.0584 269.48
oklab0.1609 0 -0.06
CMYK
86.84% 73.68% 0% 85.1%
86.8473.68085.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0 0.02
0.0100.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1609 0.0584 269.48
0.16090.0584269.48LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1609 0 -0.06
0.16090-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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