Black Pearl

#0A1821

General Information about Black Pearl (#0A1821)

The hex color #0A1821, also known as Black Pearl, is a very dark, slightly desaturated shade of blue-black. It belongs to the family of dark neutral colors and evokes a sense of sophistication, mystery, and elegance. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 3.92% red, 9.41% green, and 12.94% blue. Its CMYK representation is 0% cyan, 50% magenta, 62% yellow, and 87% black. This color is often used in design to create a sense of depth and can serve as a subtle, yet impactful, background or accent. Due to its low brightness, it should be paired with lighter, contrasting colors to ensure readability and visual clarity. Black Pearl is a versatile color choice for projects aiming for a refined and understated aesthetic.

The color #0A1821, also known as Black Pearl, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it necessitates very light text to ensure readability. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Black Pearl, being a dark shade, often fails to meet these ratios with many common text colors. Therefore, designers and developers must meticulously choose contrasting colors and verify compliance with accessibility standards using contrast checkers. Employing techniques like text shadows or background highlights can also improve legibility. Thorough testing with diverse user groups is essential to validate the actual accessibility of color combinations involving #0A1821.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
10 24 33
RGB10 24 33
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
203.48 53.49% 8.43%
203.4853.498.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
203.48 3.92% 87.06%
203.483.9287.06HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0A1821
rgb10 24 33
hsl203.48 53.49% 8.43%
cmyk69.7% 27.27% 0% 87.06%
hwb203.48 3.92% 87.06%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.2011 0.0266 238.29
oklab0.2011 -0.01 -0.02
CMYK
69.7% 27.27% 0% 87.06%
69.727.27087.06CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2011 0.0266 238.29
0.20110.0266238.29LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2011 -0.01 -0.02
0.2011-0.01-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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