Black Forest
General Information about #0B1405
The hexadecimal color code #0B1405, often referred to as "Black Forest", represents a very dark shade of green. It is composed of 4.31% red, 7.84% green, and 1.96% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 11 red, 20 green, and 5 blue. The HSL representation of this color is 97 degrees for hue, 60% saturation, and 5% lightness. This indicates that it is a primarily green color with a significant amount of black added, resulting in its very dark appearance. Due to its low lightness value, #0B1405 appears almost black. It can be found in branding related to nature and hiking. This color evokes feelings of the earth, and plant-life.
The hex color #0B1405, also known as Black Forest, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely low luminance. Its contrast ratio against white backgrounds is critically low, failing to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) AAA standards for normal text and large text. This means that individuals with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, will likely struggle to perceive text or interface elements rendered in this color against a light background. For optimal accessibility, it's highly recommended to avoid using #0B1405 for text or interactive elements. If it is used, it should be paired with a very light color (approaching white) to achieve a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Consider alternative, lighter shades or use contrast checking tools to ensure sufficient contrast.
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Nature-Themed Website Design
This color evokes feelings of nature and can be effectively used for website designs related to forestry, hiking, or sustainable living. It can be incorporated into the color scheme for backgrounds, borders, or graphical elements to add depth and a natural aesthetic. Ensure sufficient contrast with text and interactive elements to maintain accessibility. Consider pairing with lighter greens, browns, or creams for a balanced and visually appealing palette. For example, using it for a website header with white text overlaid will cause issues. Using this to present a loading bar will cause problems as well.
Dark and Natural Beauty
Black Forest can be incorporated into makeup palettes to create a dramatic smokey eye look. As eyeshadow, eyeliner, or eyebrow filler, it can add depth and intensity to the eyes. The hue can be combined with complementary green and gold shades to create various unique and striking looks. However, it is crucial to note that this color, used as a singular shadow on the eye, may blend too much with darker complexions. It is best used sparingly and blended with a lighter color.
Goth Fashion
In fashion, this hue can create a stealthy outfit. It can be used as a part of goth, punk, or mall goth looks. This color can be used as the general color for accessories or clothing items. The color should only be used with other high contrast items to allow the outfit to pop. This color by itself may appear bland, so creativity is needed.