Black Pearl

#081525

General Information about Black Pearl (#081525)

The hexadecimal color code #081525 represents a very dark shade of blue, often referred to as Black Pearl. It is composed of 3.14% red, 8.24% green, and 14.51% blue. In the RGB color model, this equates to R:8, G:21, B:37. The CMYK representation is C:78, M:43, Y:0, K:86. This color is typically perceived as sophisticated and mysterious due to its depth and darkness. It is often associated with elegance and luxury. However, its low luminance requires careful consideration when used in design to ensure sufficient contrast with other elements, particularly text, to maintain readability and accessibility. This color is also close to black, so it is considered a neutral color.

The color #081525, also known as Black Pearl, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely dark nature. With such low luminance, it offers very little contrast against typical light backgrounds, making text and user interface elements difficult, if not impossible, to read for many users. This poor contrast violates WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, particularly those related to color contrast ratios. To improve accessibility, it is essential to pair this color with significantly lighter hues. Consider using it sparingly, perhaps as a background color behind light text, or as an accent color only when sufficient contrast is guaranteed. Thorough testing with accessibility tools is crucial to ensure compliance and provide an inclusive experience for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness. Alternatives should be explored if sufficient contrast cannot be achieved.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
8 21 37
RGB8 21 37
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
213.1 64.44% 8.82%
213.164.448.82HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
213.1 3.14% 85.49%
213.13.1485.49HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#081525
rgb8 21 37
hsl213.1 64.44% 8.82%
cmyk78.38% 43.24% 0% 85.49%
hwb213.1 3.14% 85.49%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.1933 0.0376 254.37
oklab0.1933 -0.01 -0.04
CMYK
78.38% 43.24% 0% 85.49%
78.3843.24085.49CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1933 0.0376 254.37
0.19330.0376254.37LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1933 -0.01 -0.04
0.1933-0.01-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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