Woodsmoke

#0E0E0D

General Information about #0E0E0D (Woodsmoke)

The hexadecimal color code #0E0E0D represents a very dark shade of gray, often described as Woodsmoke. In the RGB color model, it consists of 0.55% red, 0.55% green, and 0.51% blue. This composition results in a color that is nearly black, conveying a sense of sophistication, mystery, and understated elegance. Colors like Woodsmoke find use in designs where a subtle, non-intrusive background is desired, allowing other elements to take center stage. It's important to note that due to its low lightness value, careful consideration must be given to text and foreground colors to ensure adequate contrast for readability. The name 'Woodsmoke' evokes images of deep, dark, and slightly smoky tones found in natural settings.

The color #0E0E0D, also known as Woodsmoke, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. Due to its extremely dark nature, it requires very light text or foreground elements to ensure readability. When used as a background color, it's crucial to use a text color like white (#FFFFFF) or a very light gray to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Without sufficient contrast, users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, may struggle to perceive the content. Therefore, careful consideration and testing with accessibility tools are essential when implementing this color in user interfaces or web designs. It is often wise to avoid using such dark colors for essential interactive elements without a thorough accessibility review.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
14 14 13
RGB14 14 13
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
60deg 3.7% 5.29%
603.75.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
60deg 5.1% 94.51%
605.194.51HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0E0E0D
rgb14 14 13
hsl60deg 3.7% 5.29%
cmyk0% 0% 7.14% 94.51%
hwb60deg 5.1% 94.51%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1633 0.002 106.77
oklab0.1633 0 0
CMYK
0% 0% 7.14% 94.51%
007.1494.51CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1633 0.002 106.77
0.16330.002106.77LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1633 0 0
0.163300LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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