Cod Gray

#0A0709

General Information about #0A0709

The hex color #0A0709, also known as Cod Gray, is a very dark, muted shade of gray. It is composed of 3.92% red, 2.75% green, and 3.53% blue. In the RGB color model, it is represented as RGB(10, 7, 9). The color has very low saturation and brightness, making it appear almost black. Colors like this are often used to create a sense of sophistication, neutrality, or understated elegance. However, due to its darkness, it's essential to consider accessibility guidelines when using it in designs, especially for text or interactive elements. Its nearly black appearance requires careful pairing with contrasting colors to ensure readability and usability.

The hex color #0A0709, also known as Cod Gray, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely low luminance. Its contrast ratio against white is very poor, making text and other elements using this color difficult to read for individuals with normal vision and particularly problematic for those with visual impairments. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet Level AA compliance. #0A0709 falls far short of these recommendations. To improve accessibility, it's crucial to pair this color with much lighter shades or avoid using it for text or important interactive elements. Consider using a lighter gray or a completely different color palette altogether to ensure readability and inclusivity for all users. Using tools that analyze color contrast can help assess and address accessibility issues related to color choices.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 7 9
RGB10 7 9
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
320 17.65% 3.33%
32017.653.33HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
320 2.75% 96.08%
3202.7596.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A0709
rgb10 7 9
hsl320 17.65% 3.33%
cmyk0% 30% 10% 96.08%
hwb320 2.75% 96.08%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1341 0.0076 337.28
oklab0.1341 0.01 0
CMYK
0% 30% 10% 96.08%
0301096.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1341 0.0076 337.28
0.13410.0076337.28LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1341 0.01 0
0.13410.010LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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