Ebony

#120A26

General Information about Ebony (#120A26)

The hexadecimal color #120A26, also known as Ebony, is a very dark shade of purple-blue. It is composed of 7.1% red, 3.92% green, and 14.9% blue. In the RGB color space, it has the values R:18, G:10, and B:38. In the CMYK color space, its composition is 52.63% cyan, 73.68% magenta, 0% yellow, and 85.1% black. This color is often associated with sophistication, mystery, and elegance due to its deep, dark tone. It is commonly used in design applications where a subtle, almost-black color is needed, offering a more nuanced alternative to pure black. Its low saturation and luminance contribute to its understated appearance, making it suitable for backgrounds, accents, or elements where visual subtlety is desired.

The hex color #120A26, also known as Ebony, presents significant accessibility challenges, primarily due to its very dark nature. Its low luminance results in poor contrast against lighter text or interface elements. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for users with visual impairments to perceive content effectively. Using #120A26 as a background color necessitates very light text (e.g., white or very pale shades) to meet minimum contrast ratios. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Web developers should carefully evaluate the contrast ratio using accessibility tools to ensure compliance. If contrast requirements can't be met, consider lightening the base color or choosing alternative, more accessible colors to prevent usability issues for visually impaired users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
18 10 38
RGB18 10 38
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
257.14deg 58.33% 9.41%
257.1458.339.41HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
257.14deg 3.92% 85.1%
257.143.9285.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#120A26
rgb18 10 38
hsl257.14deg 58.33% 9.41%
cmyk52.63% 73.68% 0% 85.1%
hwb257.14deg 3.92% 85.1%
xyz-d650.01 0 0.02
oklch0.1748 0.0554 292.95
oklab0.1748 0.02 -0.05
CMYK
52.63% 73.68% 0% 85.1%
52.6373.68085.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0 0.02
0.0100.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1748 0.0554 292.95
0.17480.0554292.95LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1748 0.02 -0.05
0.17480.02-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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