Nero

#160704

General Information about #160704 (Nero)

The hex color #160704, also known as Nero, is a very dark shade of brown. It is composed of 8.63% red, 2.75% green, and 1.57% blue. In the RGB color space, it has values of R:22, G:7, B:4. In the CMYK color space, its composition is 0% cyan, 68.18% magenta, 81.82% yellow, and 91.37% black. Nero is often associated with sophistication, mystery, and elegance. Due to its deep and muted nature, it can be used to create a sense of seriousness and depth in design. When working with Nero, it's crucial to consider its impact on readability and ensure sufficient contrast with other elements to maintain accessibility. It is widely used in a variety of industries such as fashion, web design, and graphic arts. It creates a bold look when paired with bright colors.

The hex color #160704, also known as Nero, presents significant accessibility challenges. Its extremely dark nature results in very low contrast with lighter text or interface elements, making it difficult to read or discern details. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness. To ensure accessibility, using #160704 as a background requires pairing it with very light text (e.g., white or a very pale yellow). Similarly, if #160704 is used for text, a very light background is essential. Tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance with accessibility standards, ensuring that the contrast ratio meets the minimum requirements for different levels of conformance (AA or AAA). Without careful consideration, #160704 can create a frustrating and exclusionary experience for many users.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
22 7 4
RGB22 7 4
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
10deg 69.23% 5.1%
1069.235.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
10deg 1.57% 91.37%
101.5791.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#160704
rgb22 7 4
hsl10deg 69.23% 5.1%
cmyk0% 68.18% 81.82% 91.37%
hwb10deg 1.57% 91.37%
xyz-d650 0 0
oklch0.1521 0.0293 36.57
oklab0.1521 0.02 0.02
CMYK
0% 68.18% 81.82% 91.37%
068.1881.8291.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0 0 0
000XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1521 0.0293 36.57
0.15210.029336.57LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1521 0.02 0.02
0.15210.020.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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