Asphalt

#120708

General Information about #120708

The hex color code #120708 represents a very dark, muted shade, often described as Asphalt. It falls within the dark gray or black color family, exhibiting low saturation and luminance. In the RGB color model, its values are R: 18, G: 7, B: 8. This color is commonly used to evoke feelings of sophistication, mystery, or a sense of urban grit. Due to its darkness, it is rarely used as a primary color in designs, instead serving as an accent or background element. Its hexadecimal representation makes it easily usable in web design and digital art, but careful consideration must be given to its accessibility, especially when used for text.

The hex color #120708, often referred to as Asphalt, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its very low luminance. Its contrast ratio against white is extremely poor, making it difficult for individuals with visual impairments to discern text or graphical elements rendered in this color. Web developers should avoid using #120708 as a primary text or foreground color, especially against a white or light background. To improve accessibility, consider using lighter shades or tints of gray, or pairing it with much lighter colors. Always test color combinations using accessibility tools to ensure sufficient contrast ratios as defined by WCAG guidelines (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). Providing alternative styling options, such as allowing users to customize colors, can also enhance the user experience for those with visual sensitivities.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
18 7 8
RGB18 7 8
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
354.55deg 44% 4.9%
354.55444.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
354.55deg 2.75% 92.94%
354.552.7592.94HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#120708
rgb18 7 8
hsl354.55deg 44% 4.9%
cmyk0% 61.11% 55.56% 92.94%
hwb354.55deg 2.75% 92.94%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1465 0.0207 13.09
oklab0.1465 0.02 0
CMYK
0% 61.11% 55.56% 92.94%
061.1155.5692.94CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1465 0.0207 13.09
0.14650.020713.09LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1465 0.02 0
0.14650.020LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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