Crowshead

#15110A

General Information about #15110A

The hexadecimal color code #15110A represents a very dark shade of brown, often described as Crowshead. It is composed of 8.24% red, 6.67% green, and 4.0% blue. In the RGB color space, it is close to black, due to the low values of all three primary colors. The color is perceived as muted and earthy, lacking vibrancy due to the small variance between the red, green, and blue values. In terms of color theory, it falls into the category of neutral colors and is more suitable for background usage or to give contrast to more vibrant colors. This dark hue often evokes feelings of seriousness, stability, and can be associated with earth tones or natural elements. Its subdued nature makes it suitable for designs requiring a reserved and understated aesthetic.

The color #15110A, a very dark and muted shade, presents significant accessibility challenges. Its low luminance results in poor contrast against most backgrounds, especially white or light colors. Text using this color is likely to be difficult or impossible for users with visual impairments to read, violating WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter color for the background when using #15110A, or vice versa. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Alternatively, avoid using this color for critical information or interactive elements without careful consideration of its impact on users with disabilities. Testing with accessibility tools is essential to ensure compliance.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
21 17 10
RGB21 17 10
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
38.18 35.48% 6.08%
38.1835.486.08HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
38.18 3.92% 91.76%
38.183.9291.76HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#15110A
rgb21 17 10
hsl38.18 35.48% 6.08%
cmyk0% 19.05% 52.38% 91.76%
hwb38.18 3.92% 91.76%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0
oklch0.1801 0.015 81.36
oklab0.1801 0 0.01
CMYK
0% 19.05% 52.38% 91.76%
019.0552.3891.76CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0
0.010.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1801 0.015 81.36
0.18010.01581.36LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1801 0 0.01
0.180100.01LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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