Black Russian

#0C0317

General Information about Black Russian (#0C0317)

The color #0C0317, also known as Black Russian, is a very dark, muted shade residing in the black color family. Its hexadecimal representation, #0C0317, indicates a composition of 4.71% red, 1.18% green, and 8.63% blue. In the RGB color space, it translates to 12 red, 3 green, and 23 blue. This color is often perceived as mysterious, sophisticated, and dramatic due to its deep and almost inky quality. It evokes a sense of luxury and can be effectively used to create a mood of exclusivity or intrigue. In various applications, from design to fashion, it serves as a powerful base for contrasting elements to stand out.

The hex color #0C0317, also known as Black Russian, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its very dark nature. Its low luminance results in poor contrast against lighter backgrounds, making it difficult for individuals with visual impairments to discern text or graphical elements. According to WCAG guidelines, this color fails to meet the minimum contrast ratio requirements for both normal and large text sizes. To improve accessibility, it is strongly recommended to pair #0C0317 with much lighter colors, such as whites or very light grays, to ensure sufficient contrast. Careful consideration of color combinations is crucial to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for all users, including those with visual disabilities. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if color pairings meet accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
12 3 23
RGB12 3 23
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
267deg 76.92% 5.1%
26776.925.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
267deg 1.18% 90.98%
2671.1890.98HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0C0317
rgb12 3 23
hsl267deg 76.92% 5.1%
cmyk47.83% 86.96% 0% 90.98%
hwb267deg 1.18% 90.98%
xyz-d650 0 0.01
oklch0.1327 0.0479 304.02
oklab0.1327 0.03 -0.04
CMYK
47.83% 86.96% 0% 90.98%
47.8386.96090.98CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0.01
000.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1327 0.0479 304.02
0.13270.0479304.02LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1327 0.03 -0.04
0.13270.03-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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