Cod Gray

#080906

General Information about #080906

The hex color code #080906, often referred to as "Cod Gray", is a very dark shade of gray, almost black. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 3.14% red, 3.53% green, and 2.35% blue. This results in a very low luminance value, making it appear quite dark to the human eye. The color is most accurately described as a muted, desaturated color. Named 'Cod Gray', its name evokes the image of a dark, subtle hue found perhaps in nature or industrial settings. Because of its darkness, it is rarely used for primary elements in design due to readability concerns. It is most commonly employed as an accent color or a background element where a subtle, dark tone is desired.

The color #080906, also known as Cod Gray, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely low luminance. Its very dark nature results in poor contrast against lighter backgrounds, making it difficult for individuals with visual impairments to distinguish text or graphical elements rendered in this color. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability and usability. To ensure accessibility, developers should avoid using #080906 for text or interactive elements on light backgrounds. If it is essential to use this color, a very light color should be used on it to achieve a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Furthermore, providing alternative visual cues, such as underlines or borders, can improve accessibility for users who may have difficulty perceiving color differences. Regular accessibility testing is essential to identify and address potential contrast issues.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 9 6
RGB8 9 6
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
80deg 20% 2.94%
80202.94HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
80deg 2.35% 96.47%
802.3596.47HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#080906
rgb8 9 6
hsl80deg 20% 2.94%
cmyk11.11% 0% 33.33% 96.47%
hwb80deg 2.35% 96.47%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.137 0.0078 121.42
oklab0.137 0 0.01
CMYK
11.11% 0% 33.33% 96.47%
11.11033.3396.47CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.137 0.0078 121.42
0.1370.0078121.42LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.137 0 0.01
0.13700.01LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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