Asphalt

#0D0B02

General Information about #0D0B02

The hex color #0D0B02, often referred to as Asphalt, is a very dark shade of brown, almost black. It sits at the lower end of the luminance spectrum, making it appear very muted and understated. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 5.1% red, 4.3% green, and 0.8% blue. This combination results in a color that evokes feelings of earthiness, sophistication, and even a hint of industrialism. Due to its low brightness, it's often perceived as serious and formal. Its muted nature also makes it versatile for use in various design contexts where a subtle, grounding color is needed. Its CMYK values are C:0 M:0.166 Y:0.846 K:0.949, indicating the absence of cyan, a moderate amount of magenta, a high amount of yellow and a high amount of black.

The hex color #0D0B02, also known as Asphalt, presents significant accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its very low luminance value results in extremely poor contrast against typical light backgrounds like white or light grays. Text rendered in this color on a white background would be virtually unreadable for most users, including those with normal vision. Individuals with low vision or color blindness would find it even more difficult, if not impossible, to discern. Adhering to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is crucial. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. #0D0B02 falls far short of these recommendations when paired with light backgrounds, requiring designers to use it sparingly, if at all, for text or essential user interface elements. If used, a very light foreground color must be implemented. Consideration for users with cognitive disabilities is also important, as low contrast can exacerbate readability issues. Thorough testing with accessibility tools is essential to ensure content is usable by everyone.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
13 11 2
RGB13 11 2
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
49.09deg 73.33% 2.94%
49.0973.332.94HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
49.09deg 0.78% 94.9%
49.090.7894.9HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0D0B02
rgb13 11 2
hsl49.09deg 73.33% 2.94%
cmyk0% 15.38% 84.62% 94.9%
hwb49.09deg 0.78% 94.9%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1483 0.0235 100.48
oklab0.1483 0 0.02
CMYK
0% 15.38% 84.62% 94.9%
015.3884.6294.9CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1483 0.0235 100.48
0.14830.0235100.48LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1483 0 0.02
0.148300.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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