Black Russian

#080417

General Information about #080417

The hex color code #080417, often referred to as "Black Russian," is a very dark, desaturated shade of blue-purple. It resides in the range of near-black colors, possessing minimal luminance and a low saturation level. In the RGB color model, #080417 is composed of 3.14% red, 1.57% green, and 8.9% blue. This composition explains its subtle bluish-purple undertone, even though it appears almost entirely black to the naked eye. The color is frequently used in designs where a sense of depth, mystery, or understated elegance is desired. Due to its darkness, it is imperative to use it judiciously, especially in applications involving text or critical visual elements, to ensure accessibility and readability.

The color #080417, also known as Black Russian, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely low luminance. With such a dark hue, it offers minimal contrast against most background colors, especially white or lighter shades. This lack of contrast makes it difficult for individuals with visual impairments to discern text or graphical elements rendered in this color. To ensure inclusivity, it is crucial to pair #080417 with very light foreground colors, adhering to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratio requirements. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Moreover, avoid using #080417 for essential visual information or interactive elements without sufficient visual cues or alternatives, such as descriptive labels or ARIA attributes, to provide context for screen reader users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 4 23
RGB8 4 23
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
252.63deg 70.37% 5.29%
252.6370.375.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
252.63deg 1.57% 90.98%
252.631.5790.98HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#080417
rgb8 4 23
hsl252.63deg 70.37% 5.29%
cmyk65.22% 82.61% 0% 90.98%
hwb252.63deg 1.57% 90.98%
xyz-d650 0 0.01
oklch0.1303 0.0436 291.45
oklab0.1303 0.02 -0.04
CMYK
65.22% 82.61% 0% 90.98%
65.2282.61090.98CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0.01
000.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1303 0.0436 291.45
0.13030.0436291.45LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1303 0.02 -0.04
0.13030.02-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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