Black Rock

#0C092B

General Information about #0C092B

The hexadecimal color code #0C092B, also known as Black Rock, is a dark, desaturated shade of blue-purple. It is composed of 4.71% red, 3.53% green, and 16.86% blue. In the RGB color model, #0C092B consists of 4.71 red, 3.53 green, and 16.86 blue. Represented in a CMYK color model, it is composed of 72.18% cyan, 79.07% magenta, 0% yellow, and 83.14% black. This indicates that the color is created by absorbing most of the yellow light spectrum. Colors similar to it include shades of charcoal, deep indigo, and dark slate gray. These very dark colors are often associated with sophistication, mystery, and formality and are typically used sparingly as accent colors or in combination with brighter hues to create contrast.

The color #0C092B, also known as Black Rock, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its extremely dark nature results in very low contrast when paired with lighter colors, potentially making text and other visual elements difficult or impossible for users with visual impairments to discern. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability and usability. To ensure accessibility, it is imperative to use #0C092B sparingly and always pair it with very light hues like white or pale yellow to achieve a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Avoid using this color for critical information or interactive elements without careful consideration of contrast. Providing alternative high-contrast themes can further enhance accessibility for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
12 9 43
RGB12 9 43
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
245.29deg 65.38% 10.2%
245.2965.3810.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
245.29deg 3.53% 83.14%
245.293.5383.14HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0C092B
rgb12 9 43
hsl245.29deg 65.38% 10.2%
cmyk72.09% 79.07% 0% 83.14%
hwb245.29deg 3.53% 83.14%
xyz-d650.01 0 0.02
oklch0.1708 0.0662 280.78
oklab0.1708 0.01 -0.07
CMYK
72.09% 79.07% 0% 83.14%
72.0979.07083.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0 0.02
0.0100.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1708 0.0662 280.78
0.17080.0662280.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1708 0.01 -0.07
0.17080.01-0.07LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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