Midnight Moss

#061506

General Information about Midnight Moss (#061506)

The hex color code #061506 represents a very dark shade of green, often referred to as Midnight Moss. It is composed of 2.4% red, 8.2% green, and 2.4% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to (6, 21, 6). The color has a hue of 120 degrees, a saturation of 71.4%, and a lightness of 4.9%. Due to its low lightness value, #061506 appears very dark. This color is reminiscent of deep forest hues and can evoke feelings of nature, tranquility, and sophistication. It is important to note that this color should be used carefully in design, especially for text, as its low luminance can pose accessibility challenges.

The color #061506, also known as Midnight Moss, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its low luminance. With such a dark shade, achieving sufficient contrast against similarly dark backgrounds is difficult, potentially rendering text or interactive elements illegible for users with visual impairments. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) emphasize the importance of contrast ratios of at least 4.5:1 for standard text and 3:1 for large text and UI components to ensure readability. Midnight Moss may necessitate the use of very light or even white text to meet these contrast requirements. Careful consideration is crucial to ensure inclusivity and usability for all users. When using this color, conduct thorough accessibility testing with various tools and user groups to identify and rectify any potential issues. Providing alternative high-contrast themes can also greatly improve the experience for users with specific needs.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
6 21 6
RGB6 21 6
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
120deg 55.56% 5.29%
12055.565.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
120deg 2.35% 91.76%
1202.3591.76HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#061506
rgb6 21 6
hsl120deg 55.56% 5.29%
cmyk71.43% 0% 71.43% 91.76%
hwb120deg 2.35% 91.76%
xyz-d650 0.01 0
oklch0.1767 0.0377 143.8
oklab0.1767 -0.03 0.02
CMYK
71.43% 0% 71.43% 91.76%
71.43071.4391.76CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0.01 0
00.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1767 0.0377 143.8
0.17670.0377143.8LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1767 -0.03 0.02
0.1767-0.030.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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