Woodsmoke
General Information about #090E10
The hex color #090E10, also known as Woodsmoke, is a very dark, muted shade of grey-brown. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 3.53% red, 5.49% green, and 6.27% blue. This combination results in a color that is perceived as almost black, with subtle hints of other colors influencing its overall tone. It is typically associated with qualities such as sophistication, mystery, and understated elegance. Colors with this dark tone often evoke a sense of calm, reserve and seriousness, depending on the context in which it is used, making it an appropriate choice for branding and design projects where a sense of stability and reliability is desired. It belongs to the family of dark grey colors.
The hex color #090E10, also known as Woodsmoke, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its very low luminance. Its contrast ratio against white (#FFFFFF) is extremely poor, making text or interface elements rendered in this color difficult to read for users with visual impairments. Following WCAG guidelines, this color fails the contrast ratio requirements for both regular and large text sizes at the AA level. To improve accessibility, consider using lighter text colors on this dark background or choosing a significantly lighter shade of grey or another color altogether. Pairing it with brighter accent colors can help improve the overall visual experience, but careful consideration is needed to ensure sufficient contrast for all users, including those with low vision or color blindness.
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Website Backgrounds and Dark UI Themes
Woodsmoke (#090E10) can serve as a sophisticated background for website headers or footers, providing a sense of depth and elegance. When used sparingly as a primary color, it can evoke a sense of mystery and exclusivity. In user interface design, it can be applied to dark mode themes to reduce eye strain and improve readability in low-light environments. For branding, it conveys seriousness and stability. In fashion, it's suited for creating dark, elegant garments such as evening wear and accessories, and for interiour design, consider using it in accent walls, or darker furniture.
Digital Art and Graphic Design
This color serves as a dark, grounding tone in digital art and graphic design, offering a backdrop for brighter elements to pop. In logo design, it conveys reliability and sophistication when paired with complementary brighter colors. In print design, it can add a touch of luxury to brochures and business cards, particularly when combined with metallic or embossed elements. Also in fashion design, it is suited as basic clothing, or for example as a simple undergarment.
Interiour Design Accent Wall
In interiour design it could be used as a modern and dark wall color in living rooms or bed rooms. The color could be combined with wooden furniture, in combination with other lighter grey colors or a strong contrast color. Consider using darker furniture with lighter walls, or the other way around. As an accent, plants or pictures can be used to brighten up the room.