Ebony

#080F1C

About Hex Color #080F1C

The hexadecimal color code #080F1C represents a very dark shade of Ebony. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 3.14% red, 5.88% green, and 11.96% blue. When represented in the CMYK color model, it consists of 73.74% cyan, 50.76% magenta, 0% yellow, and 88.04% black. This color is characterized by its low saturation and luminance, making it appear almost black. Colors similar to #080F1C are often used to create a sense of depth, sophistication, or mystery in design projects. Due to its darkness, it requires careful consideration of contrast when used with other colors to maintain readability and accessibility. The color creates calm feeling and is very suitable for serious topics.

The hex color #080F1C, a very dark shade of Ebony, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its extremely low luminance results in poor contrast against most background colors, including white. This makes it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text or distinguish graphical elements using this color. To ensure accessibility, it is crucial to use #080F1C sparingly and always pair it with a very light background color, such as white (#FFFFFF) or a pale yellow. The contrast ratio should be carefully checked using accessibility tools to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, aiming for a minimum ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Additionally, avoid using #080F1C for essential UI elements or interactive components without sufficient contrast, as this can create usability issues for all users, not just those with disabilities. Providing alternative color schemes and allowing users to customize colors can also improve accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 15 28
RGB8 15 28
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
219deg 55.56% 7.06%
21955.567.06HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
219deg 3.14% 89.02%
2193.1489.02HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#080F1C
rgb8 15 28
hsl219deg 55.56% 7.06%
cmyk71.43% 46.43% 0% 89.02%
hwb219deg 3.14% 89.02%
xyz-d650 0 0.01
oklch0.1688 0.0296 261.8
oklab0.1688 0 -0.03
CMYK
71.43% 46.43% 0% 89.02%
71.4346.43089.02CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0.01
000.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1688 0.0296 261.8
0.16880.0296261.8LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1688 0 -0.03
0.16880-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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