Woodsmoke

#121210

General Information about #121210

The hexadecimal color code #121210 represents a very dark, desaturated shade of brown, often described as 'Woodsmoke.' It's composed of 7.1% red, 7.1% green, and 6.3% blue. In the RGB color space, it is very close to black. The color is often associated with feelings of neutrality, sophistication, and understated elegance. In design, Woodsmoke can be used to create a sense of calm and stability, making it a popular choice for backgrounds, borders, and other subtle design elements. Due to its low luminance, it's crucial to consider accessibility when using this color, especially in text or interactive elements. Woodsmoke is a color often found in nature, resembling the shades of ash or darkened wood.

The hex color #121210, also known as Woodsmoke, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its low luminance value means that text rendered in this color against a white or light-colored background will likely fail WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratio requirements. This can make content difficult or impossible to read for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness. To improve accessibility, consider using #121210 sparingly, perhaps as a background accent, and always ensure sufficient contrast with foreground elements. A lighter text color, or a very dark background, is advisable when paired with elements in this color. Testing with accessibility evaluation tools is highly recommended to validate contrast ratios and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
18 18 16
RGB18 18 16
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
60 5.88% 6.67%
605.886.67HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
60 6.27% 92.94%
606.2792.94HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#121210
rgb18 18 16
hsl60 5.88% 6.67%
cmyk0% 0% 11.11% 92.94%
hwb60 6.27% 92.94%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1814 0.004 106.88
oklab0.1814 0 0
CMYK
0% 0% 11.11% 92.94%
0011.1192.94CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1814 0.004 106.88
0.18140.004106.88LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1814 0 0
0.181400LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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