Asphalt

#180C03

General Information about #180C03

The hex color #180C03, often referred to as "Asphalt" or a similar dark shade, is a very dark hue primarily composed of red. In the RGB color model, it consists of 9.41% red, 4.71% green, and 1.18% blue. This creates a deep, muted color that is almost black, suggesting a sense of solidity and grounding. Colors like this are frequently associated with serious, reliable, and professional concepts. The color’s very low saturation and brightness give it a subtle, almost understated quality, that can be employed when one does not desire a vibrant element in the visual field. It is more commonly found in digital interfaces as an alternative to pure black, which is sometimes percieved as overwhelming.

The color #180C03, often referred to as Asphalt, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its very low luminance value necessitates careful consideration of contrast ratios. When used as text against a white background, it will fail WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast tests. To ensure readability and usability, it is imperative to pair this color with much lighter hues. A minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 is generally recommended for body text, while a ratio of 3:1 is acceptable for larger text elements and user interface components. Using tools to evaluate color contrast is essential during the design process when incorporating such dark colors. Consideration should also be given to users with color deficiencies; therefore, relying solely on color to convey information should be avoided.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
24 12 3
RGB24 12 3
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
25.71deg 77.78% 5.29%
25.7177.785.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
25.71deg 1.18% 90.59%
25.711.1890.59HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#180C03
rgb24 12 3
hsl25.71deg 77.78% 5.29%
cmyk0% 50% 87.5% 90.59%
hwb25.71deg 1.18% 90.59%
xyz-d650.01 0 0
oklch0.1686 0.029 62.28
oklab0.1686 0.01 0.03
CMYK
0% 50% 87.5% 90.59%
05087.590.59CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0 0
0.0100XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1686 0.029 62.28
0.16860.02962.28LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1686 0.01 0.03
0.16860.010.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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