Aztec

#0A1819

General Information about #0a1819

The hexadecimal color code #0a1819 represents a very dark shade of cyan-green, almost appearing as a deep, muted gray or black to the untrained eye. It belongs to the family of green hues but possesses extremely low luminance, making it a subtle and understated color choice. In the RGB color model, #0a1819 is composed of 3.92% red, 9.41% green, and 9.8% blue. This color is often associated with sophistication, stability, and earthiness. Because of its dark nature, it can evoke feelings of calm and tranquility. Its subtle green undertones link it to nature and organic elements, making it suitable for designs that aim to convey a sense of balance and harmony. #0a1819 can be used across various design fields, including web development, graphic design, and interior decoration.

The hex color #0a1819, often referred to as Aztec, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in text-based contexts. Due to its very low luminance, it offers insufficient contrast against typical light-colored backgrounds, such as white or light gray. This lack of contrast makes text rendered in #0a1819 difficult to read, particularly for individuals with visual impairments or color vision deficiencies. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommend specific contrast ratios for text and interactive elements to ensure readability. To improve accessibility, consider using #0a1819 sparingly, especially for critical information. When using #0a1819 for text or interactive elements, it's crucial to pair it with a much lighter background color that meets the minimum contrast ratio requirements outlined in WCAG. Alternatively, using #0a1819 as a background color paired with very light text color would yield much better results. Using contrast checking tools can help determine if the color combinations meet the necessary accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 24 25
RGB10 24 25
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
184 42.86% 6.86%
18442.866.86HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
184 3.92% 90.2%
1843.9290.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A1819
rgb10 24 25
hsl184 42.86% 6.86%
cmyk60% 4% 0% 90.2%
hwb184 3.92% 90.2%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1968 0.0196 201.62
oklab0.1968 -0.02 -0.01
CMYK
60% 4% 0% 90.2%
604090.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1968 0.0196 201.62
0.19680.0196201.62LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1968 -0.02 -0.01
0.1968-0.02-0.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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