Woodsmoke

#14110F

General Information about Woodsmoke (#14110F)

The hex color #14110F, commonly referred to as Woodsmoke, is a very dark shade of gray-brown, almost appearing black to the untrained eye. It is composed of 7.84% red, 6.67% green, and 5.88% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to R:20, G:17, B:15. Its CMYK values are C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.25, K:0.92. This color is often associated with feelings of sophistication, neutrality, and earthiness, evoking a sense of groundedness and understated elegance. Because of its low luminance, Woodsmoke is frequently used as a background color or in combination with brighter, contrasting colors to create visual interest while maintaining a refined aesthetic. In branding, Woodsmoke can represent reliability and stability.

The hex color #14110F, also known as Woodsmoke, presents significant accessibility challenges due to its very low luminance. With such a dark shade, it is crucial to ensure sufficient contrast when used as text or a background. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text against a background. Woodsmoke will likely fail these tests against most lighter colors, necessitating the use of very light colors for text to achieve adequate readability. Moreover, avoid using Woodsmoke for essential interface elements or interactive components without careful consideration of contrast, as users with visual impairments may struggle to perceive them. When designing, prioritize usability by conducting contrast checks using online tools to meet accessibility standards and provide a better experience for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
20 17 15
RGB20 17 15
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
24 14.29% 6.86%
2414.296.86HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
24 5.88% 92.16%
245.8892.16HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#14110F
rgb20 17 15
hsl24 14.29% 6.86%
cmyk0% 15% 25% 92.16%
hwb24 5.88% 92.16%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1805 0.0064 55.84
oklab0.1805 0 0.01
CMYK
0% 15% 25% 92.16%
0152592.16CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1805 0.0064 55.84
0.18050.006455.84LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1805 0 0.01
0.180500.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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