Cod Gray

#0B0D0C

General Information about Cod Gray

#0B0D0C, known as Cod Gray, is a very dark shade of gray, almost approaching black. It belongs to the grayscale family, lacking strong chromatic properties. This color is often associated with sophistication, neutrality, and a sense of understatement. In digital contexts, it is represented by the RGB values R:11, G:13, B:12, and its corresponding HSL values are H:150, S:8, L:5. The low lightness value contributes to its near-black appearance. This color can be used in various design applications where a subtle and muted tone is desired, but careful consideration should be given to its contrast against other elements, particularly text, to ensure readability and accessibility.

The hex color #0B0D0C, also known as Cod Gray, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely low luminance. When used as text on a white or light background, the contrast ratio is far below the WCAG guidelines for readability. Individuals with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, will find it nearly impossible to discern the text. Similarly, using this color as a background for light-colored text would also create poor contrast and accessibility issues. To improve accessibility, consider using a much lighter color for the text, such as a light gray or white, against the #0B0D0C background, or conversely, using a much darker color like black or a dark gray for text on a light background. It's essential to use contrast checking tools to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
11 13 12
RGB11 13 12
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
150 8.33% 4.71%
1508.334.71HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
150 4.31% 94.9%
1504.3194.9HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0B0D0C
rgb11 13 12
hsl150 8.33% 4.71%
cmyk15.38% 0% 7.69% 94.9%
hwb150 4.31% 94.9%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1563 0.0039 164.72
oklab0.1563 0 0
CMYK
15.38% 0% 7.69% 94.9%
15.3807.6994.9CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1563 0.0039 164.72
0.15630.0039164.72LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1563 0 0
0.156300LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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