Vulcan

#131522

General Information about #131522

The hex color #131522, often referred to as 'Vulcan,' is a very dark, desaturated shade of blue-gray. It belongs to the family of near-black colors, possessing a subtle depth that distinguishes it from pure black. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 7.45% red, 8.24% green, and 13.33% blue. Its subdued nature makes it suitable for creating a sense of sophistication and understated elegance. Vulcan is frequently utilized in design contexts where a dark, neutral background is desired, allowing other elements to stand out. In terms of color theory, its proximity to black means it pairs well with brighter, contrasting colors to achieve visual balance and impact.

The hex color #131522, also known as Vulcan, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its low luminance. With such a dark shade, ensuring sufficient contrast with foreground elements is crucial for users with visual impairments. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text according to WCAG guidelines. Therefore, when using #131522 as a background, it's imperative to pair it with very light text colors, such as white or very light grays, to meet accessibility standards. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance. Without adequate contrast, content becomes difficult to read, excluding users with low vision or color blindness. Thoughtful color selection is essential for inclusive design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
19 21 34
RGB19 21 34
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
232deg 28.3% 10.39%
23228.310.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
232deg 7.45% 86.67%
2327.4586.67HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#131522
rgb19 21 34
hsl232deg 28.3% 10.39%
cmyk44.12% 38.24% 0% 86.67%
hwb232deg 7.45% 86.67%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.2003 0.0263 277.03
oklab0.2003 0 -0.03
CMYK
44.12% 38.24% 0% 86.67%
44.1238.24086.67CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2003 0.0263 277.03
0.20030.0263277.03LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2003 0 -0.03
0.20030-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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