Black Pearl

#071729

General Information about Black Pearl

The hex color #071729, often referred to as Black Pearl, is a deep, dark shade of blue-black. It belongs to the family of dark colors. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 2.75% red, 9.02% green, and 16.08% blue. Its primary characteristic is its low luminance value, contributing to its near-black appearance. Black Pearl evokes a sense of sophistication, mystery, and understated elegance. It is often associated with luxury and modern design. This color finds applications in various fields, including web design, graphic design, and even interior decoration. Its dark nature makes it suitable for creating contrast with lighter colors, and its subtle blue undertones add a touch of depth and visual interest.

The hex color #071729, also known as Black Pearl, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its very low luminance. When used as a foreground color for text or interactive elements, it requires careful consideration of contrast ratios to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is needed for normal text and 3:1 for large text against its background. Using #071729 against a light background necessitates meticulous adjustments to guarantee compliance. Conversely, utilizing it as a background color demands very light foreground colors. Proper evaluation using accessibility tools is crucial to validate the color's suitability and to make necessary modifications to meet accessibility standards and provide an inclusive user experience. Dark colors can be combined with lighter shades to improve readability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
7 23 41
RGB7 23 41
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
211.76 70.83% 9.41%
211.7670.839.41HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
211.76 2.75% 83.92%
211.762.7583.92HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#071729
rgb7 23 41
hsl211.76 70.83% 9.41%
cmyk82.93% 43.9% 0% 83.92%
hwb211.76 2.75% 83.92%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.2015 0.0425 252.66
oklab0.2015 -0.01 -0.04
CMYK
82.93% 43.9% 0% 83.92%
82.9343.9083.92CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2015 0.0425 252.66
0.20150.0425252.66LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2015 -0.01 -0.04
0.2015-0.01-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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