Black Russian

#140219

General Information about Black Russian

The hex color #140219, also known as Black Russian, is a very dark shade of purple. It belongs to the family of near-black colors, often associated with sophistication, mystery, and elegance. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, it is composed of 8.63% red, 0.78% green, and 9.8% blue. In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) color model, it is made up of 12% cyan, 92% magenta, 0% yellow, and 90% black. This color is typically used in design to convey a sense of luxury, depth, or drama. Its darkness makes it suitable for backgrounds or accents, especially when paired with contrasting colors to enhance visibility. The low saturation gives it a muted quality, preventing it from being overly vibrant or distracting.

The hex color #140219, also known as Black Russian, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its very low luminance value of approximately 0.004 makes it difficult to achieve sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds. According to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is required for normal text and 3:1 for large text to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. Given its dark nature, using #140219 for text necessitates a very light foreground color. Careful consideration must be given to color pairings to avoid causing eye strain or rendering content illegible. Using contrast checking tools is essential to validate the accessibility of any color combination involving #140219. Alternatives might include lighter shades or tints to improve contrast while preserving the intended aesthetic.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
20 2 25
RGB20 2 25
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
286.96deg 85.19% 5.29%
286.9685.195.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
286.96deg 0.78% 90.2%
286.960.7890.2HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#140219
rgb20 2 25
hsl286.96deg 85.19% 5.29%
cmyk20% 92% 0% 90.2%
hwb286.96deg 0.78% 90.2%
xyz-d650 0 0.01
oklch0.1455 0.0582 319.33
oklab0.1455 0.04 -0.04
CMYK
20% 92% 0% 90.2%
2092090.2CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0.01
000.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1455 0.0582 319.33
0.14550.0582319.33LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1455 0.04 -0.04
0.14550.04-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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