Black

#080400

About Hex Color #080400

The hex color #080400 is a very dark shade of black, practically indistinguishable from pure black to the human eye. It belongs to the family of achromatic colors, meaning it lacks hue and saturation, existing solely on the grayscale. In the RGB color model, it's composed of 8 red, 4 green, and 0 blue units. Given its extremely low luminance, it sits near the bottom of the visible spectrum in terms of brightness. Colors like #080400 are often associated with elegance, mystery, and a sense of sophistication. In subtractive color models like CMYK, achieving this color would require a high percentage of all the primary colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black), approaching complete absorption of light. This color can be used for dark backgrounds or accents, however, it is important to consider the accessibility. For example, the contrast of text over this color.

The hex color #080400, a very dark shade of black, presents significant accessibility challenges. Its extremely low luminance results in poor contrast against almost any background color, especially white. This lack of contrast makes it difficult for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, to distinguish text or interactive elements using this color. Ensuring sufficient contrast is crucial for website usability and compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Therefore, #080400 should be used sparingly and only with very light foreground colors to meet accessibility requirements. Alternatives with slightly higher luminance values may be preferable where pure black is not essential.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 4 0
RGB8 4 0
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
30 100% 1.57%
301001.57HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
30 0% 96.86%
30096.86HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#080400
rgb8 4 0
hsl30 100% 1.57%
cmyk0% 50% 100% 96.86%
hwb30 0% 96.86%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1121 0.0231 82.32
oklab0.1121 0 0.02
CMYK
0% 50% 100% 96.86%
05010096.86CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1121 0.0231 82.32
0.11210.023182.32LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1121 0 0.02
0.112100.02LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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