Ebony

#08071A

General Information about #08071A

The hex color code #08071A represents a very dark shade of blue-purple, also known as Ebony. It is composed of 3.14% red, 2.75% green, and 10.2% blue. In the RGB color space, it has values of R:8, G:7, and B:26. The color's CMYK values are C:0.69, M:0.73, Y:0.00, K:0.90, indicating a high level of black, which contributes to its deep, dark nature. Its hue is 244 degrees, saturation is 57.7%, and lightness is 6.5%. Being such a dark color, #08071A falls at the lower end of the lightness spectrum, meaning it reflects very little light and therefore appears almost black to the human eye. Colors similar to Ebony are often associated with elegance, sophistication, and mystery.

The hex color #08071A, a very dark shade of purple-blue, poses significant accessibility challenges, primarily due to its extremely low luminance. When used as a foreground color for text or interactive elements, it requires a background color with very high luminance to ensure sufficient contrast. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text (14pt bold or 18pt regular) to meet WCAG AA standards. Failing to meet these contrast requirements can make content illegible for users with low vision or color vision deficiencies. When paired with lighter colors, it's important to test the contrast to ensure usability. Using color alone to convey information is discouraged; supplement with text labels or other visual cues to accommodate users who cannot distinguish between colors. This color is more suitable for decorative purposes or large graphical elements where legibility is less critical.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 7 26
RGB8 7 26
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
243.16deg 57.58% 6.47%
243.1657.586.47HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
243.16deg 2.75% 89.8%
243.162.7589.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#08071A
rgb8 7 26
hsl243.16deg 57.58% 6.47%
cmyk69.23% 73.08% 0% 89.8%
hwb243.16deg 2.75% 89.8%
xyz-d650 0 0.01
oklch0.1438 0.0407 282.78
oklab0.1438 0.01 -0.04
CMYK
69.23% 73.08% 0% 89.8%
69.2373.08089.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0.01
000.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1438 0.0407 282.78
0.14380.0407282.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1438 0.01 -0.04
0.14380.01-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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