Asphalt

#0E0B01

General Information About Asphalt (#0E0B01)

The hex color #0E0B01, often referred to as Asphalt due to its resemblance to the dark, tarry substance, is an extremely dark shade of brown, bordering on black. It is composed of 5.5% red, 4.3% green, and 0.4% blue. In the RGB color model, it has very low values, indicating its darkness. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 44 degrees, a saturation of 86%, and a lightness of 3%. This means it's a highly desaturated color leaning toward the yellow spectrum but drastically subdued in brightness. Colors like Asphalt are often associated with sophistication, mystery, and a sense of grounding. Due to its darkness, it reflects very little light and tends to absorb surrounding colors. Its usage requires careful consideration, especially in digital contexts, to ensure accessibility and readability.

The hex color #0E0B01, also known as Asphalt, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its extremely low luminance. Its very dark nature results in poor contrast against most background colors, especially white. This lack of contrast makes it difficult for individuals with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, to distinguish text or graphical elements using this color. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) emphasize a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Asphalt almost certainly fails to meet these guidelines against lighter backgrounds. To improve accessibility, it is crucial to pair #0E0B01 with much lighter colors, ensuring sufficient contrast. Furthermore, avoid using this color for essential information or interactive elements without providing alternative visual cues, such as icons or labels, with better contrast. Thoroughly testing with accessibility tools and users with disabilities is recommended to validate the color scheme's usability.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
14 11 1
RGB14 11 1
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
46.15deg 86.67% 2.94%
46.1586.672.94HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
46.15deg 0.39% 94.51%
46.150.3994.51HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0E0B01
rgb14 11 1
hsl46.15deg 86.67% 2.94%
cmyk0% 21.43% 92.86% 94.51%
hwb46.15deg 0.39% 94.51%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1493 0.0271 98.18
oklab0.1493 0 0.03
CMYK
0% 21.43% 92.86% 94.51%
021.4392.8694.51CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1493 0.0271 98.18
0.14930.027198.18LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1493 0 0.03
0.149300.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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