Cod Gray

#070608

General Information

The hex color #070608, also known as Cod Gray, is a very dark shade of gray, practically approaching black. It belongs to the family of achromatic colors, meaning it has minimal chroma or saturation. Its RGB values are R:7, G:6, B:8, and in the CMYK color model, it is composed of C:13, M:25, Y:0, K:97. This color is often associated with sophistication, subtlety, and neutrality. In color psychology, very dark grays can evoke feelings of solemnity, seriousness, and sometimes even melancholy. It is a popular choice in designs aiming to convey a sense of understated elegance or create a background that allows other colors to stand out. Due to its low luminance, it is crucial to consider accessibility when using #070608 in designs, especially in digital interfaces.

The hex color #070608, a very dark grayish color, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its extremely low luminance results in very poor contrast against almost any light-colored text or background. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is essential for readability and usability, particularly for users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text, and 3:1 for large text. #070608 fails to meet these standards when paired with most common text colors like white or light gray. Therefore, it should be used sparingly and only with extremely light colors that provide adequate contrast. Consider using color contrast analyzers to ensure compliance with accessibility standards when using such a dark color. Furthermore, avoid using this color for crucial interactive elements like links or buttons without proper contrast, as it can make them invisible to some users. Thoughtful design choices, such as combining it with vibrant and contrasting accents, are required to use it effectively and responsibly.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
7 6 8
RGB7 6 8
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
270deg 14.29% 2.75%
27014.292.75HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
270deg 2.35% 96.86%
2702.3596.86HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#070608
rgb7 6 8
hsl270deg 14.29% 2.75%
cmyk12.5% 25% 0% 96.86%
hwb270deg 2.35% 96.86%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.125 0.0059 308.73
oklab0.125 0 0
CMYK
12.5% 25% 0% 96.86%
12.525096.86CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.125 0.0059 308.73
0.1250.0059308.73LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.125 0 0
0.12500LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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