Black Rock

#140A2B

General Information about #140A2B

The hex color #140A2B, also known as Black Rock, is a very dark shade of purple, almost appearing black. It is composed of 7.84% red, 3.92% green, and 16.86% blue. In the RGB color model, it has the values (20, 10, 43). This color is often associated with mystery, sophistication, and depth. Due to its dark nature, it absorbs most light, making it appear almost black in dimly lit environments. It is not a commonly used color in mainstream designs because of its high need for light contrast. Using it as a background color requires very light text or elements to ensure visibility and accessibility. The color can evoke a sense of elegance or foreboding depending on the context.

The hex color #140A2B, also known as Black Rock, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its low luminance. The contrast ratio against white is very poor, making text and other elements difficult to read for users with visual impairments. To improve accessibility, it is recommended to use lighter colors for text and interactive elements placed on a #140A2B background. Consider using tools to check color contrast ratios to ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines. For example, pairing #140A2B with a light yellow or light gray can improve readability. Also, avoid using this color for essential visual information without providing alternative cues, such as labels or icons.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
20 10 43
RGB20 10 43
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
258.18deg 62.26% 10.39%
258.1862.2610.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
258.18deg 3.92% 83.14%
258.183.9283.14HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#140A2B
rgb20 10 43
hsl258.18deg 62.26% 10.39%
cmyk53.49% 76.74% 0% 83.14%
hwb258.18deg 3.92% 83.14%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.02
oklch0.182 0.0637 292.94
oklab0.182 0.02 -0.06
CMYK
53.49% 76.74% 0% 83.14%
53.4976.74083.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.02
0.010.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.182 0.0637 292.94
0.1820.0637292.94LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.182 0.02 -0.06
0.1820.02-0.06LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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