Haiti

#181530

General Information about #181530

The hex color #181530, also known as Haiti, is a dark, desaturated shade of blue-purple. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 9.41% red, 8.24% green, and 18.82% blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 50% cyan, 56% magenta, 0% yellow, and 81% black. This color evokes a sense of mystery, sophistication, and elegance. It is often associated with nighttime, shadows, and the unknown. In branding, it could be used to convey a sense of luxury and exclusivity. Because of its dark nature, it's important to carefully consider its use in user interface design to ensure sufficient contrast with other elements, especially text, for accessibility. It can be used to provide a luxurious feeling.

The hex color #181530, also known as Haiti, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text and user interface design. Its dark nature results in a low contrast ratio against typical light backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text or distinguish interactive elements. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) emphasize the importance of sufficient contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text) to ensure readability and usability for a wider audience. When using #181530, it is crucial to pair it with a very light color, such as white or a light shade of yellow, to meet accessibility standards. Tools like contrast checkers can help evaluate the color combination's compliance with WCAG guidelines. Ignoring contrast can lead to a poor user experience and exclusion of users with disabilities. Ensure a proper contrast or avoid using it for text and interactive elements.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
24 21 48
RGB24 21 48
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
246.67deg 39.13% 13.53%
246.6739.1313.53HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
246.67deg 8.24% 81.18%
246.678.2481.18HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#181530
rgb24 21 48
hsl246.67deg 39.13% 13.53%
cmyk50% 56.25% 0% 81.18%
hwb246.67deg 8.24% 81.18%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.03
oklch0.2153 0.0518 286.27
oklab0.2153 0.01 -0.05
CMYK
50% 56.25% 0% 81.18%
5056.25081.18CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.03
0.010.010.03XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2153 0.0518 286.27
0.21530.0518286.27LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2153 0.01 -0.05
0.21530.01-0.05LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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